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ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE 1512–1608

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

5 researchers on YourRoots have ROBERT NEWDIGATE 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 5 independent trees

Born 28 Sep 1512 · Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Died 23 May 1608 · Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Father William Newgate
Mother Katherine Harmon
Spouse Elizabeth Buckenham
Children Sir Phillipe Newgate

Researchers connected through ROBERT NEWDIGATE 1512–1608

and 4 more tree owners connected with ROBERT NEWDIGATE 1512–1608

Biography

The story of ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE began in 1512 in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE married elizabeth buckenham, thomasine tomasin darcy newegate lady, and had children including sir phillipe newgate. ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE passed away in 1608 in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1512
Birth of ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1608
Death of ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from ROBERT NEWDIGATE

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1494) to Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1512) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

ROBERT NEWDIGATE (1512–1608) was born in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom and died in Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. 5 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, 5 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.

ROBERT NEWDIGATE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE PTP
1512–1608
Great Horningsheath, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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ROBERT NEWDIGATE's Descendants

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ROBERT "THE ELDER" NEWDIGATE PTP 1512–1608