YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Mary Cheke 1522–1543

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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

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

Born 24 Aug 1522 · St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England
Died 22 Feb 1543 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Father Peter Esquirethe Bedel Cheke
Mother Agnes Duffield
Spouse William Lord Burghley Cecil
Children Thomas Cecil Earl Of Exeter
Siblings Ann Cheke, Elizabeth Cheke, Magdalen Cheke, Sir John Cheke

Researchers connected through Mary Cheke 1522–1543

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Cheke 1522–1543

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

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1522
Birth of Mary Cheke in St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England
Birth
1543
Death of Mary Cheke in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cheke

This ancestor line traces from Laughton, Sussex, England (1338) to St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England (1522) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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.

Mary Cheke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Cheke PTP
1522–1543
St Marys, Cambridgeshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Cheke's Descendants

1.
MC
Mary Cheke PTP 1522–1543