Who was Robert Rishton?

Robert Rishton (1523–1597) was born in Dunnishope, Lankishire, England and died in Dunnishope, Lankshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Rishton 1523–1597

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1523 · Dunnishope, Lankishire, England

Died 01 Jan 1597 · Dunnishope, Lankshire, England

Father Gilbert Rishton

Mother Margaret Colbrand

Spouse Margaret Rawstorne Rishton

Children William Edward Rishton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gilbert Rishton

Margaret Colbrand

Spouse(s)

Margaret Rawstorne Rishton

Children

William Edward Rishton

Biography

The story of Robert Rishton began in 1523 in Dunnishope, Lankishire, England. Robert Rishton married margaret rawstorne rishton, and had children including william edward rishton. Robert Rishton passed away in 1597 in Dunnishope, Lankshire, England.

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1523

Birth of Robert Rishton in Dunnishope, Lankishire, England

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1597

Death of Robert Rishton in Dunnishope, Lankshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Rishton

This ancestor line traces from Rishton, Lancashire, , England (1425) to Dunnishope, Lankishire, England (1523) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Rishton (1523–1597) was born in Dunnishope, Lankishire, England and died in Dunnishope, Lankshire, England. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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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