Who was Phillippa Symons?

Phillippa Symons (1679–1770) was born in Tintagel, Cornwall England and died in St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Phillippa Jane Symons 1679–1770

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Apr 1679 · Tintagel, Cornwall England

Died 29 Jun 1770 · St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Father John Symons Of Downrow

Mother Mary Cocke Cock

Spouse Phillip Hawke (1685–1769)

Children Robert John Hawke

Siblings George Symons

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Symons Of Downrow

Mary Cocke Cock

Spouse(s)

Phillip Hawke

Children

Robert John Hawke

Biography

The story of Phillippa Jane Symons began in 1679 in Tintagel, Cornwall England. Phillippa Jane Symons married phillip john hawke, and had children including robert john hawke. Phillippa Jane Symons passed away in 1770 in St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1679

Birth of Phillippa Jane Symons in Tintagel, Cornwall England

Birth

1709

Phillippa Jane Symons was married in St Marteriana Church, Tintagel, Cornwall, England

Marriage

1770

Death of Phillippa Jane Symons in St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phillippa Symons

This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1500) to Ladock Probus, Cornwall, England (1618) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phillippa Symons (1679–1770) was born in Tintagel, Cornwall England and died in St. Columb Major, Cornwall, 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 Phillippa 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 5 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.
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