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Ralph Prescott 1567–1609

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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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph Prescott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1567 · Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England
Died 23 Jan 1609 · Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England

Researchers connected through Ralph Prescott 1567–1609

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ralph Prescott 1567–1609

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Ralph Prescott began in 1567 in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England. Ralph Prescott passed away in 1609 in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1567
Birth of Ralph Prescott in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England
Birth
1609
Death of Ralph Prescott in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Prescott

This ancestor line traces from Standish, Lancashire, England (1465) to Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England (1567) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ralph Prescott (1567–1609) was born in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England and died in Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph 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.
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.

Ralph Prescott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ralph Prescott PTP
1567–1609
Shevington, Standish, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Ralph Prescott's Descendants

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Ralph Prescott PTP 1567–1609