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Robert Blackwell 1642–1730

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Blackwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Aug 1642 · Pitminster, Somerset, England
Died 20 Sep 1730 · Sam, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Father John Blackwall (1618–1681)
Mother Alice Bradshaw
Spouse Elizabeth Storer
Children John Blackwell Sr

Researchers connected through Robert Blackwell 1642–1730

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Biography

In 1642, Robert Blackwell entered the world in Pitminster, Somerset, England, born to john adam blackwall and alice bradshaw. Robert Blackwell married elizabeth storer, and had children including john blackwell sr. Robert Blackwell passed away in 1730 in Sam, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Robert Blackwell in Pitminster, Somerset, England
Birth
1730
Death of Robert Blackwell in Sam, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Blackwell

This ancestor line traces from Hempsell, Nottinghamshire, England (1569) to Pitminster, Somerset, England (1642) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Blackwell (1642–1730) was born in Pitminster, Somerset, England and died in Sam, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria. 3 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, 3 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 4 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.

Robert Blackwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Blackwell PTP
1642–1730
Pitminster, Somerset, England
Parents
John Adam Blackwall PTP
1618–1681
Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Blackwell's Descendants

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Robert Blackwell PTP 1642–1730