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Rebecca Sayre 1572–1653

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Sayre 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1572 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Died 3 May 1653 · Cranfield, Bedfordshire, , England
Father William Sayre Sayer Sir Of Cranfield Baronet Of Hinwick
Mother Elizabeth Alice Squire
Spouse Henry Lawrence (1586–1664)
Children George 10Ggf Obadiah Wheeler Immigrant Arrival 1652 Maryland, Lt Thomas Wheeler Lieutenant Thomas Puritan Immigrant Wheeler

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Biography

In 1572, Rebecca Sayre entered the world in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, born to william sayre sayer sir of cranfield baronet of hinwick and elizabeth alice squire. Rebecca Sayre married henry lawrence, thomas wheeler the elder of odell cranfield john of odell s son immigrant arrival 1635 new england, and had children including george 10ggf obadiah wheeler immigrant arrival 1652 maryland, lt thomas wheeler lieutenant thomas puritan immigrant wheeler. Rebecca Sayre passed away in 1653 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1572
Birth of Rebecca Sayre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1601
Rebecca Sayre was married in EN
Marriage
1653
Death of Rebecca Sayre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Sayre

This ancestor line traces from Podington, Bedfordshire, England (1512) to Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1572) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Sayre (1572–1653) was born in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and died in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, , 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.
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Rebecca Sayre's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rebecca Sayre PTP
1572–1653
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
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Grandparents
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Rebecca Sayre's Descendants

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Rebecca Sayre PTP 1572–1653 m. Henry Lawrence PTP 1586–1664