Who was Robert Wansbrough?

Robert Wansbrough (1598–1675) was born in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England and died in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Wansbrough 1598–1675

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

Born 7 Aug 1598 · Shrewton, Wiltshire, England

Died 9 Dec 1675 · Shrewton, Wiltshire, England

Father Robert Wansborowe

Mother Alice Miles

Spouse Lucy Ames

Children Robert Wansborough

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In 1598, Robert Wansbrough entered the world in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England, born to robert wansborowe and alice miles. Robert Wansbrough married lucy ames, and had children including robert wansborough. Robert Wansbrough passed away in 1675 in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England.

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Birth of Robert Wansbrough in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England

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Death of Robert Wansbrough in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Wansbrough

This ancestor line traces from Burneshead, Kendal, Westmoreland, England (1475) to Shrewton, Wiltshire, England (1598) across 6 generations.

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: Robert Wansbrough (1598–1675) was born in Shrewton, Wiltshire, England and died in Shrewton, Wiltshire, 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 (C) 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 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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