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Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire 1538–1615

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Shropshire 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1538 · Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Died 21 May 1615 · Burford Castle, Shropshire, England
Spouse Lady Katherine Jane De Brampton Harley Plantagenet
Children Marye Bardalfe Cornwall Lady

Researchers connected through Sir Shropshire 1538–1615

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Biography

The story of Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire began in 1538 in Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England. Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire married lady katherine jane de brampton harley plantagenet, and had children including marye bardalfe cornwall lady. Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire passed away in 1615 in Burford Castle, Shropshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1538
Birth of Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire in Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Birth
1615
Death of Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire in Burford Castle, Shropshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Shropshire

This ancestor line traces from Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1467) to Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1538) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Shropshire (1538–1615) was born in Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England and died in Burford Castle, Shropshire, England. 2 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, 2 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.

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Sir Shropshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas Cornewall, 11th Baron of Burford, Shropshire PTP
1538–1615
Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Shropshire's Descendants