Who was Robert Capell?

Robert Capell (1590–1638) was born in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England and died in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Capell 1590–1638

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Apr 1590 · Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England

Died 31 Aug 1638 · Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England

Father John Capell

Mother Margarie Margaret Elliot

Spouse Alice Hollingsworth

Children Alice Capell, Dorothy Capell, George Capell, Henry Capell, Joane Capell, Joanne Capell, John Capell, Margery Capell, Marian Capell, Nycholas Nicholas Capell, Richard Capell, Robert Capell, Samuel Capell, Thomas Capell, William Capell

Siblings Jane Capell, John Elliott, Thomas Capell, William Elliott

Records

England, Select Deaths and Burials, … London, England, Church of England … England, Select Marriages Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … England & Wales, Prerogative Court …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Capell

Margarie Margaret Elliot

Spouse(s)

Children

Nycholas Nicholas Capell

Biography

In 1590, Robert Capell entered the world in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England, born to john capell and margarie margaret elliot. Robert Capell married alice hollingsworth, and had children including alice capell, dorothy capell, george capell, henry capell, joane capell, joanne capell, john capell, margery capell, marian capell, nycholas nicholas capell, richard capell, robert capell, samuel capell, thomas capell, william capell. Robert Capell passed away in 1638 in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England.

Sources

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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills

Life Timeline

1590

Birth of Robert Capell in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England

Birth

1638

Death of Robert Capell in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Capell (1590–1638) was born in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, England and died in Stowe Nine Churches, Northamptonshire, 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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