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Robert Ancestor) (1650–1697) was born in Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England and died in Annapolis, St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) 1650–1697

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1650 · Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England

Died 1 Nov 1697 · Annapolis, St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, USA

Father Rev William Thompson Ii Harvard Grad

Mother Mary Bretton

Spouse Mary Anne French

Children George F Thompson

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Researchers connected through Robert Ancestor) 1650–1697

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev William Thompson Ii Harvard Grad

Mary Bretton

Spouse(s)

Mary Anne French

Children

George F Thompson

Biography

In 1650, Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) entered the world in Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England, born to rev william thompson ii harvard grad and mary bretton. Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) married mary anne french, and had children including george f thompson. Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) passed away in 1697 in Annapolis, St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, USA.

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1650

Birth of Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) in Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England

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1697

Death of Robert Richard Thompson (Gateway Ancestor) in Annapolis, St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Ancestor)

This ancestor line traces from Barnstaple, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1524) to Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England (1650) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Ancestor) (1650–1697) was born in Kirkfenton, Yorkshire, England and died in Annapolis, St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, USA. 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 Robert 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.
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