Who was Robert Cromwell?

Robert Cromwell (1621–1639) was born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, , England and died in Felstead, Essex, , England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Robert Cromwell 1621–1639

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees

Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Cromwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1621 · Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, , England

Died 31 May 1639 · Felstead, Essex, , England

Father Oliver Cromwell

Mother Elizabeth Bourchier

Siblings Bridget Cromwell, Elizabeth Cromwell, Frances Cromwell, Giles Cromwell, Henry Cromwell, James Cromwell, Mary Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell, Richard Cromwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver Cromwell

Elizabeth Bourchier

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Cromwell began in 1621 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England. Robert Cromwell passed away in 1639 in Felstead, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1621

Birth of Robert Cromwell in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England

Birth

1639

Death of Robert Cromwell in Felstead, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Cromwell

This ancestor line traces from Ely, East Cambridgeshire District, Cambridgeshire, England (1465) to Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England (1621) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Cromwell (1621–1639) was born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, , England and died in Felstead, Essex, , England. 6 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, 6 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 6 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.