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Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud 1504–1579

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Stroud in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Jun 1504 · Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England
Died 5 May 1579 · Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England
Father Sir Knight Richard Strode
Mother Lady Agnes Milton Or Milliton
Spouse Lady Elizabeth Courtenay
Children Lady Anne Stroud

Researchers connected through Sir Stroud 1504–1579

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Biography

In 1504, Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud entered the world in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England, born to sir knight richard strode and lady agnes milton or milliton. Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud married lady elizabeth courtenay, and had children including lady anne stroud. Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud passed away in 1579 in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1504
Birth of Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England
Birth
1579
Death of Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Stroud

This ancestor line traces from Meavy, Devon, England (1272) to Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England (1504) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Stroud (1504–1579) was born in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England and died in Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir Stroud's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Knight William Earl of Strode or de Stroud PTP
1504–1579
Newham Manor, Plympton St. Mary, Roborough, Plymouth, S. Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Stroud's Descendants