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Robert Underwood 1580–1638

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Underwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jan 1580 · Weston, Hertfordshire, England
Died 22 May 1638 · London, City of London, Greater London, England
Father George Underwood Sr
Mother Alice Brockett
Spouse Dorothy Fairclough
Children Isabel Underwood

Researchers connected through Robert Underwood 1580–1638

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Biography

In 1580, Robert Underwood entered the world in Weston, Hertfordshire, England, born to george underwood sr and alice brockett. Robert Underwood married dorothy fairclough, and had children including isabel underwood. Robert Underwood passed away in 1638 in London, City of London, Greater London, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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

  6. 6
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  8. 8
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

  9. 9
    Record Visitations of Hertfordshire, 1572 and 1634

Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Robert Underwood in Weston, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1580
Robert Underwood was baptized in Weston, Hertfordshire, England
Baptism
1604
Robert Underwood was married in Walbrook St Stephen's Church, London, London, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1638
Death of Robert Underwood in London, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Underwood

This ancestor line traces from Hitchin, North Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1540) to Weston, Hertfordshire, England (1580) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Underwood (1580–1638) was born in Weston, Hertfordshire, England and died in London, City of London, Greater 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 (A) 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 2 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 Underwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Underwood PTP
1580–1638
Weston, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Underwood's Descendants

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Robert Underwood PTP 1580–1638