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Robert Palmer 1603–1644

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Palmer 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 7 independent trees, with linked records

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth WOOD
1575–1640
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

Robert Palmer was born in 1603 in Hastings, Sussex, England, the child of robert palmer and elizabeth wood. Robert Palmer married alice wheeler, and had children including richard palmer. Robert Palmer passed away in 1644 in Hastings, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  6. 6
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  8. 8
    Marriage Records West Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  9. 9
    Record East Sussex, England, Wills and Probate, 1518-1858

Life Timeline

1602
Robert Palmer was baptized in Saint Clements,Hastings,Sussex,England
Baptism
1603
Birth of Robert Palmer in Hastings, Sussex, England
Birth
1644
Death of Robert Palmer in Hastings, Sussex, England
Death
1644
Burial of Robert Palmer in Crowle, Lincoln, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Hastings, Sussex, England (1603) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Palmer (1603–1644) was born in Hastings, Sussex, , England and died in Hastings, Sussex, England. 7 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, 7 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.

Robert Palmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Palmer PTP
1603–1644
Hastings, Sussex, , England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth WOOD PTP
1575–1640
Hastings, Sussex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Palmer's Descendants

1.
RP
Robert Palmer PTP 1603–1644