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Lady Bridget Paston 1565–1598

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Paston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 4 Mar 1565 · Sporle, Norfolk, England
Died 27 Jun 1598 · Ham, Suffolk, England
Father John Paston
Mother Lady Ann Moulton
Spouse Lord Sir Edward Cooke Earl Of Essex Mp
Children Bridget Cooke, John Cooke

Researchers connected through Lady Paston 1565–1598

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Biography

Lady Bridget Paston was born in 1565 in Sporle, Norfolk, England, the child of john paston and lady ann moulton. Lady Bridget Paston married lord sir edward cooke earl of essex mp, and had children including bridget cooke, john cooke. Lady Bridget Paston passed away in 1598 in Ham, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1565
Birth of Lady Bridget Paston in Sporle, Norfolk, England
Birth
1598
Death of Lady Bridget Paston in Ham, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Paston

This ancestor line traces from Paston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England (1378) to Sporle, Norfolk, England (1565) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Paston (1565–1598) was born in Sporle, Norfolk, England and died in Ham, Suffolk, England. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Lady in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lady Paston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Bridget Paston PTP
1565–1598
Sporle, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Paston's Descendants

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Lady Bridget Paston PTP 1565–1598