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Robert JERNINGHAM 1515–1557

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert JERNINGHAM in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 26 Mar 1515 · Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England
Died 25 Dec 1557 · Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England
Father David Pitcairn
Mother Lady Elizabeth Bridget Brigitte Drury Jernegan Hunt 16Xggm
Siblings Ann Jernegan, Anne Jernegan, Anthony Boteler, Bridget Boteler, David Pitcairn, Dorothy Boteler, Elizabeth Jernegan, Frances Jernegan, George Jernigan, George Jerningham, Griffith Boteler, Henry Boteler, John Jernigan, Katherine Boteler, Lady Anne Jerningham Littleton Cornwallis Lady Of The Privy Chamber To Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth Jernegan, Lady Elizabeth Jerningham, Margaret Botler, Mary Boteler, Richard Boteler, Robert Sir Jernegan Jerningham Son Of John I, Sir George Jernegan, Sir George Jernigan, Sir John Iv Philip Leboteler Butler Knight, Thomas Boteler, William Butler Boteler

Researchers connected through Robert JERNINGHAM 1515–1557

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Robert JERNINGHAM began in 1515 in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England. Robert JERNINGHAM passed away in 1557 in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1515
Birth of Robert JERNINGHAM in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England
Birth
1557
Death of Robert JERNINGHAM in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert JERNINGHAM

This ancestor line traces from Hawstead, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England (1456) to Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England (1515) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert JERNINGHAM (1515–1557) was born in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England and died in Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, 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 3 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.

Robert JERNINGHAM's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert JERNINGHAM PTP
1515–1557
Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England
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Robert JERNINGHAM's Descendants

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Robert JERNINGHAM PTP 1515–1557