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Robert Welles 1540–1617

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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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
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Welles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Nov 1540 · Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Died 24 Sep 1617 · Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Father Thomas Welles
Mother Elizabeth Bryan
Spouse Alice Hunt
Children Alice Welles, Ann Lumpkin, Ann Welles, Elizabeth Welles, Hugh Thomas Wells, Jane Wells, Joan Wells, Margaret Welles, Mary Welles, Robert Welles, Thomas Welles, Thomas Wells
Siblings Ann Welles, John Wells, Robert Welles, Thomas Welles

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Biography

In 1540, Robert Welles entered the world in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England, born to thomas welles and elizabeth bryan. Robert Welles married alice hunt, margaret boshebe, and had children including alice welles, ann lumpkin, ann welles, elizabeth welles, hugh thomas wells, jane wells, joan wells, margaret welles, mary welles, robert welles, thomas welles, thomas wells. Robert Welles passed away in 1617 in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record Ancestral File (R)

  3. 3
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1540
Birth of Robert Welles in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Birth
1617
Death of Robert Welles in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Welles

This ancestor line traces from Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1368) to Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England (1540) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Welles (1540–1617) was born in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England and died in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England. 10 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, 10 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 7 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 Welles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Welles PTP
1540–1617
Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Welles's Descendants

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Robert Welles PTP 1540–1617