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Laura Elizabeth Kett 1718–1788

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Laura Kett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Feb 1718 · Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died 23 Sep 1788 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Father Richard Kett Sr
Mother Rachel Tyrrell (1681–1720)
Spouse John Gurney (1715–1770)
Children Elizabeth Anne Gurney Cooke

Researchers connected through Laura Kett 1718–1788

and 2 more tree owners connected with Laura Kett 1718–1788

Biography

The story of Laura Elizabeth Kett began in 1718 in Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England. Laura Elizabeth Kett married john gurney, and had children including elizabeth anne gurney cooke. Laura Elizabeth Kett passed away in 1788 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Laura Elizabeth Kett in Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England
Birth
1788
Death of Laura Elizabeth Kett in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Laura Kett

This ancestor line traces from Wymondham, Norfolk, , England (1633) to Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England (1718) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laura Kett (1718–1788) was born in Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Norwich, Norfolk, England. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Laura 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 3 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.

Laura Kett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Laura Elizabeth Kett PTP
1718–1788
Giles Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Tyrrell PTP
1681–1720
Hardwick, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Laura Kett's Descendants

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LK
Laura Elizabeth Kett PTP 1718–1788 m. John Gurney PTP 1715–1770