Who was Robert Ireland?

Robert Ireland (1697–1765) was born in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England and died in Middlesex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Ireland 1697–1765

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1697 · Amesbury, Wiltshire, England

Died 1 Nov 1765 · Middlesex, England

Father Michael Ireland

Mother Elizabeth Moore

Spouse Sarah Barber

Children James Ireland, John Ireland, Robert Ireland, Sarah Ireland, Thomas Ireland, William Ireland

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 London, England, Church of England … England, Select Births and Christenings Wiltshire, England, Church of England … Essex, England, Select Church of … Wiltshire, England, Marriages Westminster, London, England, Church of … Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England … Norfolk, England, Church of England …

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Biography

In 1697, Robert Ireland entered the world in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, born to michael ireland and elizabeth moore. Robert Ireland married sarah barber, and had children including james ireland, john ireland, robert ireland, sarah ireland, thomas ireland, william ireland. Robert Ireland passed away in 1765 in Middlesex, England.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Marriages
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Marriage Records Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Marriage Records Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1922

Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Robert Ireland in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England

Birth

1758

Death of Robert Ireland in South Newton, Wiltshire, England

Death

1765

Burial of Robert Ireland in Middlesex, England

Burial

1833

Robert Ireland was baptized in Norfolk, England

Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Ireland

This ancestor line traces from great, munden, Hertfordshire, England (1657) to Amesbury, Wiltshire, England (1697) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Ireland (1697–1765) was born in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England and died in Middlesex, 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 (A) 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 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.