Who was Robert Blake?

Robert Blake (1697–1735) was born in Cranworth Norfolk England and died in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Blake 1697–1735

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 May 1697 · Cranworth Norfolk England

Died 27 Nov 1735 · Woodbastwick, Norfolk, England

Father Francis John Blake

Mother Elizabeth Thirkettle

Siblings Mary Blake

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Francis John Blake

Elizabeth Thirkettle

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Biography

The story of Robert Blake began in 1697 in Cranworth Norfolk England. Robert Blake passed away in 1735 in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, England.

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Birth of Robert Blake in Cranworth Norfolk England

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Death of Robert Blake in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, England

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: Robert Blake (1697–1735) was born in Cranworth Norfolk England and died in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, 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.
: 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 1 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.
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Robert Blake PTP

1697–1735

Cranworth Norfolk England