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Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby 1504–1560

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Grimsby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1504 · Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
Died 12 Nov 1560 · Great Grismby Manor, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Father Thomas Nicholas Atkinson Baron Atkinson Of Grimsby
Mother Jane Elizabeth Bond Baroness Atkinson
Spouse Lady Elizabeth Warma Moll Baroness Atkinson
Children John Herbert Atkinson

Researchers connected through Sir Grimsby 1504–1560

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Biography

In 1504, Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby entered the world in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England, born to thomas nicholas atkinson baron atkinson of grimsby and jane elizabeth bond baroness atkinson. Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby married lady elizabeth warma moll baroness atkinson, and had children including john herbert atkinson. Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby passed away in 1560 in Great Grismby Manor, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1504
Birth of Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
Birth
1560
Death of Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby in Great Grismby Manor, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Grimsby

This ancestor line traces from Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England (1504) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Grimsby (1504–1560) was born in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England and died in Great Grismby Manor, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. 11 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, 11 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.
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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 Grimsby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Knight Geoffrey Richard Atkinson, Baron of Grimsby PTP
1504–1560
Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
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Sir Grimsby's Descendants