Who was Robert Woolley?

Robert Woolley (1615–1685) was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in St Albans, Bedfordshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Woolley 1615–1685

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 AUG 1615 · St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Died 8 AUG 1685 · St Albans, Bedfordshire, England

Father Robert Woolley

Mother Tecla 1592 Pemberton

Siblings Elizabeth Woolley, Ellen Woolley, Johannes Woolley, Katharine Woolley, Roger Woolley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Woolley

Tecla 1592 Pemberton

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1615, Robert Woolley entered the world in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, born to robert woolley and tecla 1592 pemberton. In 1639, Robert Woolley established residence. Robert Woolley passed away in 1685 in St Albans, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1615

Birth of Robert Woolley in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Birth

1615

Robert Woolley was christened in Saint Peters Church, Saint Albans, Herfordshire, England

Christening

1639

Robert Woolley resided here

Residence

1655

Robert Woolley resided here

Residence

1685

Death of Robert Woolley in St Albans, Bedfordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Woolley

This ancestor line traces from Riber, Matlock Parish, Derbyshire, England (1528) to St Albans, Bedfordshire, England (1615) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Woolley (1615–1685) was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in St Albans, Bedfordshire, 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 (B) 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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