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Robert Emerson 1561–1620

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 7 independent trees

Born 25 Oct 1561 · Great Dunmow, Essex, , England
Died 06 Jan 1620 · Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England
Spouse Susanna Crabbe
Children Grace Rodborne

Researchers connected through Robert Emerson 1561–1620

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Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of Robert Emerson began in 1561 in Great Dunmow, Essex, England. Robert Emerson married susanna crabbe, and had children including grace rodborne. Robert Emerson passed away in 1620 in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1561
Birth of Robert Emerson in Great Dunmow, Essex, England
Birth
1620
Death of Robert Emerson in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Great Dunmow, Essex, England (1540) to Great Dunmow, Essex, England (1561) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Emerson (1561–1620) was born in Great Dunmow, Essex, , England and died in Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England. 7 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, 7 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.
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.

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Robert Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Emerson PTP
1561–1620
Great Dunmow, Essex, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Emerson's Descendants

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Robert Emerson PTP 1561–1620