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Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley 1587–1666

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Bexley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 OCT 1587 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died 30 OCT 1666 · Bexley, Kent, England
Father William Richard Austyn Of Yalding
Mother Lady Dorothy Peckham
Spouse Thomas Durrant
Children Joseph Durrant
Siblings John Ansty Henry Austen Of Yalding

Researchers connected through Sir Bexley 1587–1666

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir Bexley 1587–1666

Biography

In 1587, Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley entered the world in Tenterden, Kent, England, born to william richard austyn of yalding and lady dorothy peckham. Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley married thomas durrant, and had children including joseph durrant. Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley passed away in 1666 in Bexley, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1666
Death of Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley in Bexley, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Bexley

This ancestor line traces from Yalding, Kent, England (1512) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Bexley (1587–1666) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Bexley, Kent, England. 3 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, 3 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 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.
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.

Sir Bexley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Robert Austen, 1st Baronet of Bexley PTP
1587–1666
Tenterden, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Bexley's Descendants