Who was Robert Cross?

Robert Cross (1613–1693) was born in Somerset, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Cross 1613–1693

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jun 1613 · Somerset, England

Died 8 Feb 1693 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Cross

Mother Rachel Dicing

Spouse Anna Jordan

Children Anna Cross

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Robert Cross was born in 1613 in Somerset, England, the child of thomas cross and rachel dicing. Robert Cross married anna jordan, and had children including anna cross. Robert Cross passed away in 1693 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Robert Cross in Somerset, England

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Death of Robert Cross in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Cross

This ancestor line traces from , Somerset, , England (1580) to , Somerset, , England (1613) across 2 generations.

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: Robert Cross (1613–1693) was born in Somerset, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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.
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