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Sir Ralph Downes\Done 1531–1591

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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 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Downes\Done 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: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1531 · Flaxyards, Cheshire, England
Died 01 Feb 1591 · Flaxyards, Cheshire,England
Father Richard Done
Mother Katherine Done
Spouse Christian Carew
Children Amica Done, Anne Done, Dorothy Done, Hugh Done, Hugh Downes, Jane Done, John Donne, John Hugh Bartholomew Downes, Phillip Done, Ralph Done, Thomas Done, William Done
Siblings Anne Done, Bridget Done, Ellen Done, Ellen Katherine Doane, James Doan Donne Done, Lady Eleanor Ellen Done, Susanna Done, Thomas Doane, William Done, William Middleton
Records
British Chancery Records, 1386-1558 Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of … Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England, Select Births and Christenings Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Cheshire, England, Parish Registers Staffordshire, England, Church of England … Ancestry Family Tree UK and Ireland, Find a …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1531, Sir Ralph Downes, Done entered the world in Flaxyards, Cheshire, England, born to richard done and katherine done. Sir Ralph Downes, Done married christian carew, ellen davenport, and had children including amica done, anne done, dorothy done, hugh done, hugh downes, jane done, john donne, john hugh bartholomew downes, phillip done, ralph done, thomas done, william done. Sir Ralph Downes, Done passed away in 1591 in Flaxyards, Cheshire,England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

  2. 2
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  3. 3
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  4. 4
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  6. 6
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  7. 7
    Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  8. 8
    Church Records Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  11. 11
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  12. 12
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  13. 13
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

  14. 14
    Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers

  15. 15
    Marriage Records Staffordshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  16. 16
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  17. 17
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1531
Birth of Sir Ralph Downes, Done in Flaxyards, Cheshire, England
Birth
1591
Death of Sir Ralph Downes, Done in Flaxyards, Cheshire,England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Downes\Done

This ancestor line traces from Tyldesley, Lancashire, England (1470) to Flaxyards, Cheshire, England (1531) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Downes\Done (1531–1591) was born in Flaxyards, Cheshire, England and died in Flaxyards, Cheshire,England. 17 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, 17 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.

Related Records

Richard Done
Father
Katherine Done
Mother

Sir Downes\Done's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Ralph Downes\Done PTP
1531–1591
Flaxyards, Cheshire, England
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Grandparents
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Sir Downes\Done's Descendants

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Sir Ralph Downes\Done PTP 1531–1591