Robert Welles 1540–1617
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15 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees
Researchers connected through Robert Welles 1540–1617
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1540, Robert Welles entered the world in Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England, born to viscount walter de elmham of welles y dna halpogroup r m269. Robert Welles passed away in 1617 in Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Millennium File
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3Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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4Record Ancestral File (R)
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5Record GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index
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6Record Towne Fam Tree
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Welles (1540–1617) was born in Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England and died in Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England. 15 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, 15 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.
Related Records
Robert Welles's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record