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Mary Cliffe 1576–1642

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cliffe 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Dec 1576 · Colyton, Devon, England
Died 01 Jan 1642 · Buckfastleigh, Devon, , England
Father Edward Cliffe
Mother Johannes Winter
Spouse John Dolbeare Rev
Children Sybelia Dolbeare

Researchers connected through Mary Cliffe 1576–1642

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Biography

Mary Cliffe was born in 1576 in Colyton, Devon, England, the child of edward cliffe and johannes winter. In 1604, Mary Cliffe established residence. Mary Cliffe married john dolbeare rev, and had children including sybelia dolbeare. Mary Cliffe passed away in 1642 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1576
Birth of Mary Cliffe in Colyton, Devon, England
Birth
1604
Mary Cliffe resided here
Residence
1642
Death of Mary Cliffe in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cliffe

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1520) to Colyton, Devon, England (1576) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cliffe (1576–1642) was born in Colyton, Devon, England and died in Buckfastleigh, Devon, , England. 4 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, 4 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Cliffe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Cliffe PTP
1576–1642
Colyton, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cliffe's Descendants

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Mary Cliffe PTP 1576–1642