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Robert Waring Darwin 1766–1848

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Darwin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 May 1766 · Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Died 13 Nov 1848 · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Spouse
Children Charles Darwin, , , , ,

Researchers connected through Robert Darwin 1766–1848

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Susannah Wedgwood
Children
Charles Darwin

Biography

In 1766, Robert Waring Darwin entered the world in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. Robert Waring Darwin married susannah sukey wedgwood, and had children including charles robert darwin, emily catherine darwin, emily catherine langton nee darwin, erasmus alvey darwin, marianne parker nee darwin, susan elizabeth darwin. Robert Waring Darwin passed away in 1848 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  2. 2
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of Robert Waring Darwin in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1848
Death of Robert Waring Darwin in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Darwin

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine Inferieure, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK (1766) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Darwin (1766–1848) was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England and died in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 (A) 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 20 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

Robert Darwin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Waring Darwin PTP
1766–1848
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Robert Darwin's Descendants

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Robert Waring Darwin PTP 1766–1848 m. Susannah (Sukey) Wedgwood PTP 1765–1817
  1. 1. Charles Robert Darwin PTP 1809–1882
    1. 1. Mary Eleanor DARWIN PTP 1842–1842