Sir Edward Watson, 2nd Baron Rockingham 1630–1689
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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 4 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sir Edward Watson, 2nd Baron Rockingham began in 1630 in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England. Sir Edward Watson, 2nd Baron Rockingham married baroness lady anne wentworth watson, and had children including anne watson wentworth, arabella oxenden watson, george watson, george watson wentworth sir, lady agnes kelsey watson, lady eleanor watson leigh of stoneleigh, lady margaret watson, margaret watson, margaret watson wentworth, sir edward watson, sir lewis watson 1st earl of rockingham, sir thomas watson wentworth, thomas watson. Sir Edward Watson, 2nd Baron Rockingham passed away in 1689 in Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, Northamptonshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Rockingham
This ancestor line traces from Tilton and Stokedry, Rutland, England (1510) to Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England (1630) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Rockingham (1630–1689) was born in Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England and died in Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir Rockingham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record