Sir Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Rockingham 1584–1653
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Rockingham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Rockingham 1584–1653
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1584, Sir Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Rockingham entered the world in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England.. Sir Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Rockingham married lady eleanor manners, and had children including anne watson, catherine watson, elizabeth watson, frances watson, grace watson, lady eleanor watson, lady grace watson, lewis watson, sir edward watson 2nd baron rockingham. Sir Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Rockingham passed away in 1653 in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Rockingham
This ancestor line traces from Morchard Bishop, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1480) to Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England. (1584) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Rockingham (1584–1653) was born in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England. and died in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, 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 (B) 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 5 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.
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Sir Rockingham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record