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Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris\Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett\Blewitte-Edwardes\Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey 1561–1635

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Surrey 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: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 09 Nov 1561 · Parish North Petherton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, England
Died 19 Apr 1635 · Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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Biography

Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey was born in 1561 in Parish North Petherton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, England, the child of richard thomas henry blewitt edwardes and helen elizabeth bailey griffiths. Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey married ann ruffin, anne munter, ellenor pursloe thomas, and had children including alexander edwards, jacob edwards, jane edwards, john edwards, joshua edwards, leonard edwards, margaret edwards, richard edwards, william edwards. Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey passed away in 1635 in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1561
Birth of Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey in Parish North Petherton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, England
Birth
1579
Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey was married in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glenmorganshire, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Marriage
1635
Death of Sir Lord Richardus Edwardis Moris, Morris-William Steven II Jr. Ruffin-Blewett, Blewitte-Edwardes, Edwards-Surrey, Sir Lord Surrey in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Surrey

This ancestor line traces from North Petherton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1471) to Parish North Petherton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, England (1561) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Surrey (1561–1635) was born in Parish North Petherton, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, England and died in Edwards Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. 10 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 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.
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 Surrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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1525–1616
Southward, Surrey, England
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