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Sir Edward Rowe, Knight 1580–1652

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 12 Jul 1580 · South Shields, Durham, England

Died 20 Jun 1652 · Durham, Durham, England -- or -- Gloucestershire and Cranford, Middlesex, England

Father Sir Robert Thomas Rowe

Mother Berkeley Dame Eleanor Jermy Berkeley Rowe

Spouse Lady Elizabeth Pattison

Children John Edward Rowe

Records

London, England, Church of England … Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Robert Thomas Rowe

Berkeley Dame Eleanor Jermy Berkeley Rowe

Spouse(s)

Lady Elizabeth Pattison

Children

John Edward Rowe

Biography

The story of Sir Edward Rowe, Knight began in 1580 in South Shields, Durham, England. Sir Edward Rowe, Knight married lady elizabeth pattison, and had children including john edward rowe. Sir Edward Rowe, Knight passed away in 1652 in Durham, Durham, England -- or -- Gloucestershire and Cranford, Middlesex, England.

Sources

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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1580

Birth of Sir Edward Rowe, Knight in South Shields, Durham, England

Birth

1652

Death of Sir Edward Rowe, Knight in Durham, Durham, England -- or -- Gloucestershire and Cranford, Middlesex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Knight

This ancestor line traces from Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England -- or -- Fulham, London, England (1495) to South Shields, Durham, England (1580) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Knight (1580–1652) was born in South Shields, Durham, England and died in Durham, Durham, England -- or -- Gloucestershire and Cranford, Middlesex, England. 6 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, 6 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 4 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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