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Robert Burgess 1602–1626

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Burgess in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 29 Aug 1602 · Truro, Cornwall, England
Died 14 Dec 1626 · Somerset, England
Father Thomas Burgess
Mother Joan Elizabeth Trethewey Hieronyma Pye
Siblings Allicia Burgess, Angelica Burgess, Ann Fitzpen, Anne Burges, Caleb M Burgess, Calip Burgess, Christiana Burgess, Constance Pye Burgess, Daniel Pye Burgess, Elisha Burgess, Elizabeth Burgess, Ellis Pye Burgess, Frances Pye Burgess, Henry Burgess, Honor Burgess, Humphry Burgess, Isabell Burgess, James Pye Burgess, Jane Burgess, John Burgess, Joshua Burges, Samuel Burges, Thomas Trethewey Burgess
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Robert Burgess was born in 1602 in Truro, Cornwall, England, the child of thomas burgess and joan elizabeth trethewey hieronyma pye. Robert Burgess passed away in 1626 in Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1602
Birth of Robert Burgess in Truro, Cornwall, England
Birth
1626
Death of Robert Burgess in Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Burgess

This ancestor line traces from Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England (1480) to Truro, Cornwall, England (1602) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Burgess (1602–1626) was born in Truro, Cornwall, England and died in Somerset, England. 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 5 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.

Related Records

Thomas Burgess
Father
Joan Elizabeth Trethewey Hieronyma Pye
Mother

Robert Burgess's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Burgess PTP
1602–1626
Truro, Cornwall, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Burgess's Descendants

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Robert Burgess PTP 1602–1626