Who was Robert Pickard?

Robert Pickard (1611–1657) was born in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England and died in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Pickard 1611–1657

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1611 · Willoughby, Leicestershire, England

Died 26 Aug 1657 · Willoughby, Leicestershire, England

Father John Pickard

Mother Margaret Hich

Spouse Bridget Stretton (1616–1672)

Children Andrew Pickard, John Pickard, Mary Pickard

Records

England, Select Deaths and Burials, … UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 West Yorkshire, England, Church of … England, Select Marriages Derbyshire, England, Church of England … London, England, Freedom of the …

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Biography

Robert Pickard was born in 1611 in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England, the child of john pickard and margaret hich. Robert Pickard married bridget stretton, and had children including andrew pickard, john pickard, mary pickard. Robert Pickard passed away in 1657 in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England.

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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages
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Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

Life Timeline

1611

Birth of Robert Pickard in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England

Birth

1657

Death of Robert Pickard in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Pickard

This ancestor line traces from Picardy, France (1505) to Willoughby, Leicestershire, , England (1611) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Pickard (1611–1657) was born in Willoughby, Leicestershire, England and died in Willoughby, Leicestershire, 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 (B) 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 5 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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