Robert Jecks (the elder) 1575–1643
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert elder) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Robert elder) 1575–1643
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1575, Robert Jecks (the elder) entered the world in Bunwell, Norfolk, England, born to thomas jecks and annie taylor. Robert Jecks (the elder) married aynnie kemp, mary dowe jeckes, and had children including henry jeckes, robert jecks, thomas jacks. Robert Jecks (the elder) passed away in 1643 in Norfolk, England.
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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4Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert elder)
This ancestor line traces from Rothbury, Northumbumberland, England, United Kingdom (1478) to Bunwell, Norfolk, England (1575) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert elder) (1575–1643) was born in Bunwell, Norfolk, England and died in Norfolk, 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.
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Robert elder)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record