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Major Robert Beverley 1641–1687

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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

Researchers connected through Major Beverley 1641–1687

and 1 more tree owner connected with Major Beverley 1641–1687

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.

Sources

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    Church Records Christ Church Parish, Virginia Deaths, 1653-1812

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Genealogical and Historical Notes on Culpeper County, Virginia

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    Record Millennium File

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    Record Records of Colonial Gloucester County, Virginia

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

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    Record Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Major Robert Beverley in Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1647
Major Robert Beverley was baptized in Aberford,York,England
Baptism
1687
Death of Major Robert Beverley in Christ Church, Jamestown, Middlesex, Virginia, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Major Beverley

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1538) to Beverley, Yorkshire, England (1641) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Major Beverley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Major Robert Beverley PTP
1641–1687
Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Major Beverley's Descendants

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Major Robert Beverley PTP 1641–1687