Who was Roger Snowball?

Roger Snowball (1548–1597) was born in Durham, England and died in Durham, Durham, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Roger Snowball 1548–1597

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1548 · Durham, England

Died 30 Jun 1597 · Durham, Durham, England

Father Richard Snowball

Mother Janet Latheron

Spouse Jennet Reveley

Children Annes Agnes Snowball

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Biography

The story of Roger Snowball began in 1548 in Durham, England. Roger Snowball married jennet reveley, and had children including annes agnes snowball. Roger Snowball passed away in 1597 in Durham, Durham, England.

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Birth of Roger Snowball in Durham, England

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Death of Roger Snowball in Durham, Durham, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger Snowball

This ancestor line traces from Durham, England (1520) to Durham, England (1548) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Roger Snowball (1548–1597) was born in Durham, England and died in Durham, Durham, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Roger 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 2 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.

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Roger Snowball PTP

1548–1597

Durham, England