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Robert William Kellett 1561–1612

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Kellett 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Sep 1561 · Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Died 9 OCT 1612 · Buckcragg, Lancashire, England
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Researchers connected through Robert Kellett 1561–1612

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Biography

The story of Robert William Kellett began in 1561 in Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Robert William Kellett married mabel brockbanck, margareta newhouse, and had children including anne kellett, ellin kellett, janet ferguson, jenet kellet, margaret amy kellett, richard kellet, richard kellett, robert kellett, rowland kellett. Robert William Kellett passed away in 1612 in Buckcragg, Lancashire, England.

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

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

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    Church Records Yorkshire, England: Church of England Parish Records

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1561
Birth of Robert William Kellett in Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1577
Robert William Kellett was married in Giggleswick,York,England
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1594
Robert William Kellett was baptized in Brindle,Lancashire,England
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1610
Burial of Robert William Kellett in Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England
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1612
Death of Robert William Kellett in Buckcragg, Lancashire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Kellett

This ancestor line traces from Stirling, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom (1482) to Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1561) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Kellett (1561–1612) was born in Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom and died in Buckcragg, Lancashire, England. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Kellett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert William Kellett PTP
1561–1612
Cartmel, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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Robert Kellett's Descendants

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Robert William Kellett PTP 1561–1612