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Robert Cogswell 1510–1581

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Cogswell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records

Born 30 NOV 1510 · Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England
Died 7 JUN 1581 · Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England
Father Robert Coggswell
Mother Alice Adlam
Spouse Alicia Adlam
Children Edward Cogswell
Records

Researchers connected through Robert Cogswell 1510–1581

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Biography

In 1510, Robert Cogswell entered the world in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England, born to robert coggswell and alice adlam. Robert Cogswell married alicia adlam, and had children including edward cogswell. Robert Cogswell passed away in 1581 in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1510
Birth of Robert Cogswell in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1581
Burial of Robert Cogswell in Alll Saints Churchyard, Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Burial
1581
Death of Robert Cogswell in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Cogswell

This ancestor line traces from Leigh, Wiltshire, England (1484) to Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England (1510) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Cogswell (1510–1581) was born in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England and died in Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, 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 2 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 Cogswell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Cogswell PTP
1510–1581
Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Cogswell's Descendants

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Robert Cogswell PTP 1510–1581