Who was Robert Symes?

Robert Symes (1567–1613) was born in Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England and died in Church, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Symes 1567–1613

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 4 Mar 1567 · Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England

Died 13 Apr 1613 · Church, London, England

Father William Symes

Mother Elizabeth Hill

Siblings Henry Symes, James Semmes, Jane Symes, Margery Symes Payne, Mary Symes, Reverend William Symes, Reverend William Symes Jr, Sarah Symes, Sir John Clark Symes, William Symes

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Symes

Elizabeth Hill

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Robert Symes was born in 1567 in Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England, the child of william symes and elizabeth hill. Robert Symes passed away in 1613 in Church, London, England.

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1567

Birth of Robert Symes in Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England

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1613

Death of Robert Symes in Church, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Symes

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1435) to Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England (1567) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Symes (1567–1613) was born in Pitminster Parish, County Somerset, England and died in Church, London, 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 6 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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