Major Robert Beverley 1641–1687
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Major Beverley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Major Robert Beverley began in 1641 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England. Major Robert Beverley married elizabeth mandell, margaret mary boyd, and had children including mary beverley jones langhorne, robert beverley. Major Robert Beverley passed away in 1687 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, USA.
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1Church Records Christ Church Parish, Virginia Deaths, 1653-1812
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Genealogical and Historical Notes on Culpeper County, Virginia
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5Record Millennium File
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6Record Records of Colonial Gloucester County, Virginia
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7Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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10Record North America, Family Histories
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11Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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12Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers
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13Record Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Major Beverley
This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1538) to Beverley, Yorkshire, England (1641) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Major Beverley (1641–1687) was born in Beverley, Yorkshire, England and died in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, USA. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Major 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 4 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.
Related Records
Major Beverley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record