Who was Rose Wolterton?

Rose Wolterton (1587–1588) was born in Heigham, Norfolk, England and died in Heigham, Norfolf, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rose Wolterton 1587–1588

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

Born 3 Sep 1587 · Heigham, Norfolk, England

Died 26 Oct 1588 · Heigham, Norfolf, England

Father Lord Richard Wolterton

Mother Mary Bensley

Siblings Anne Wolterton, Richard Wolterton, Sarah Wolterton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lord Richard Wolterton

Mary Bensley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rose Wolterton began in 1587 in Heigham, Norfolk, England. Rose Wolterton passed away in 1588 in Heigham, Norfolf, England.

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1587

Birth of Rose Wolterton in Heigham, Norfolk, England

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1588

Death of Rose Wolterton in Heigham, Norfolf, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rose Wolterton

This ancestor line traces from England (1520) to Heigham, Norfolk, England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rose Wolterton (1587–1588) was born in Heigham, Norfolk, England and died in Heigham, Norfolf, 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 Rose 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 3 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.
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