Who was Robert Orson?

Robert Orson (1625–1681) was born in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England and died in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Orson 1625–1681

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

Born 20 Dec 1625 · Bottesford, Leicestershire, England

Died 9 Nov 1681 · Bottesford, Leicestershire, England

Father Robert Orson

Mother Goodith Somerbee

Spouse Marie Challand

Children William Orston

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The story of Robert Orson began in 1625 in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England. Robert Orson married marie challand, and had children including william orston. Robert Orson passed away in 1681 in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England.

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Birth of Robert Orson in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England

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1681

Death of Robert Orson in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Orson

This ancestor line traces from Bottesford, Leicestershire, England (1585) to Bottesford, Leicestershire, England (1625) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Orson (1625–1681) was born in Bottesford, Leicestershire, England and died in Bottesford, Leicestershire, 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 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.
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