Sir ^* (1546–1591) was born in Combs, Suffolk, England and died in Combs, Suffolk, , England. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir William Cowper ^* 1546–1591

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1546 · Combs, Suffolk, England

Died 22 Jul 1591 · Combs, Suffolk, , England

Father John Edward Cowper

Mother Mary Shaw

Spouse Lady Alice Ludbrook

Children Alice Ales Cowper

Siblings Agnes Cooper, Thomas Cowper

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In 1546, Sir William Cowper ^ entered the world in Combs, Suffolk, England, born to john edward cowper and mary shaw. Sir William Cowper ^ married lady alice ludbrook, and had children including alice ales cowper. Sir William Cowper ^ passed away in 1591 in Combs, Suffolk, England.

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Birth of Sir William Cowper ^ in Combs, Suffolk, England

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Death of Sir William Cowper ^ in Combs, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir ^*

This ancestor line traces from Ramsey, Essex, England (1522) to Combs, Suffolk, England (1546) across 2 generations.

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: Sir ^* (1546–1591) was born in Combs, Suffolk, England and died in Combs, Suffolk, , England. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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