Who was Robert White?

Robert White (1560–1617) was born in Shalford, Essex, , England and died in Messing, Essex, , England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Robert White 1560–1617

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 17 Nov 1560 · Shalford, Essex, , England

Died 17 Jun 1617 · Messing, Essex, , England

Father Richard White

Mother Ellen Kirton

Siblings Alexander White, Alice White, Anstice Austin White, Bishop John White, Edward White, Emet White, Emil White, Emily White, Grace White, Henry White, John White, Richard White, Robert White, William White

Records

1594.FTW 490.FTW 558.FTW 876.ftw World Family Tree Vol. 73, … World Family Tree Vol. 83, … World Family Tree Vol. 89, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard White

Ellen Kirton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Robert White was born in 1560 in Shalford, Essex, England, the child of richard white and ellen kirton. Robert White passed away in 1617 in Messing, Essex, England.

Sources

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Record 1594.FTW
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Record 490.FTW
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Record 558.FTW
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Record 876.ftw
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 73, Ed. 1
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 83, Ed. 1
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 89, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1560

Birth of Robert White in Shalford, Essex, England

Birth

1617

Death of Robert White in Messing, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert White

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1406) to Shalford, Essex, England (1560) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert White (1560–1617) was born in Shalford, Essex, , England and died in Messing, Essex, , England. 6 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, 6 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 5 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.