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Robert Jecks (the elder) 1575–1643

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 19 Feb 1575 · Bunwell, Norfolk, England
Died 29 Sep 1643 · Norfolk, England
Father Thomas Jecks
Mother Annie Taylor
Spouse Aynnie Kemp
Children Henry Jeckes, Robert Jecks, Thomas Jacks
Siblings Eliza Jecks

Researchers connected through Robert elder) 1575–1643

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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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

Life Timeline

1575
Birth of Robert Jecks (the elder) in Bunwell, Norfolk, England
Birth
1623
Robert Jecks (the elder) was married in Saint Stephen, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Marriage
1643
Death of Robert Jecks (the elder) in Runhall, Norfolk, England
Death
1643
Burial of Robert Jecks (the elder) in Norfolk, England
Burial

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.
Right now, 2 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert elder)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Jecks (the elder) PTP
1575–1643
Bunwell, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert elder)'s Descendants

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Robert Jecks (the elder) PTP 1575–1643