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Robert Tilley 1604–1687

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Tilley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 25 Nov 1604 · Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Died 21 Dec 1687 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Tilley (1571–1621)
Mother Joan Hurst
Siblings Elizabeth Tilley, Joan Rogers, John Tilley, Robert Tilley, Rose Tilley

Researchers connected through Robert Tilley 1604–1687

and 10 more tree owners connected with Robert Tilley 1604–1687

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1604, Robert Tilley entered the world in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, born to john tilley and joan hurst. Robert Tilley passed away in 1687 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1604
Birth of Robert Tilley in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1687
Death of Robert Tilley in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Tilley

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1604) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Tilley (1604–1687) was born in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 3 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 Tilley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Tilley PTP
1604–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
John Tilley PTP
1571–1621
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Tilley's Descendants

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Robert Tilley PTP 1604–1687