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Otho\Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire 1513–1547

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Otho\Otto Devonshire in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 5 Aug 1513 · Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England
Died 18 Feb 1547 · Compton Castle, Marldon, Devonshire, England.
Father Sir Thomas Gylbert Gilbert Grand Knight Of Devon
Mother Isabel Reynward
Spouse Catherine Katherine Champernowne
Children Sir Humphrey Gilbert English Explorer Member Of Parliament Soldier

Researchers connected through Otho\Otto Devonshire 1513–1547

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Biography

The story of Otho, Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire began in 1513 in Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England. Otho, Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire married catherine katherine champernowne, and had children including sir humphrey gilbert english explorer member of parliament soldier. Otho, Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire passed away in 1547 in Compton Castle, Marldon, Devonshire, England..

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Life Timeline

1513
Birth of Otho, Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire in Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England
Birth
1547
Death of Otho, Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire in Compton Castle, Marldon, Devonshire, England.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Otho\Otto Devonshire

This ancestor line traces from Compton Castle, Devon, England (1450) to Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England (1513) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Otho\Otto Devonshire (1513–1547) was born in Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England and died in Compton Castle, Marldon, Devonshire, 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 Otho\Otto 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Otho\Otto Devonshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Otho\Otto (Sheriff of Devonshire) Gilbert of ComptonSheriff of Devonshire PTP
1513–1547
Compton Castle, Compton Abbas, Dorsetshire, England
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Grandparents
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Otho\Otto Devonshire's Descendants