Mary Cheke 1522–1543
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cheke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mary Cheke 1522–1543
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Immediate Family
Biography
Mary Cheke was born in 1522 in St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England, the child of peter esquirethe bedel cheke and agnes duffield. Mary Cheke married william lord burghley cecil, and had children including thomas cecil earl of exeter. Mary Cheke passed away in 1543 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cheke
This ancestor line traces from Laughton, Sussex, England (1338) to St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England (1522) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Cheke (1522–1543) was born in St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England and died in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 7 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
Mary Cheke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record