Who was Robert Bishop?

Robert Bishop (1520–1603) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Southwick, Hampshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Bishop 1520–1603

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 Jan 1520 · Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Died 14 Mar 1603 · Southwick, Hampshire, England

Father Thomas Bishop

Mother Lady Gray

Siblings Giles Bishop, Joan Bishop, John Bishop, Lady Ann Dobella Rippin, Lady Margery Bishop, Margaret Bishop, Ralfe Bishop, Richard Bishop, Richard Robert Byshop, Robert Bishop

Records

London, England, Freedom of the …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bishop

Lady Gray

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Robert Bishop was born in 1520 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, the child of thomas bishop and lady gray. Robert Bishop passed away in 1603 in Southwick, Hampshire, England.

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Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

Life Timeline

1520

Birth of Robert Bishop in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Birth

1603

Death of Robert Bishop in Southwick, Hampshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Bishop

This ancestor line traces from Oare, Wilcot, Wiltshire, England (1450) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1520) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Bishop (1520–1603) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Southwick, Hampshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 3 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.