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SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" 1551–1593

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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8 researchers on YourRoots have SIR Worcestershire" 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1551 · Strensham Castle, Worcester, England

Died 18 Sep 1593 · buried at Collegiate Church of St Katherine by the Tower, London, England

Father Thomas Russell

Mother Frances Cholmeley Baroness

Spouse Lady Elizabeth Of Bedford Sheldon

Children Sir Thomas Malvern Baronet Russell Sheriff Of Worcestershire

Siblings Frances Russell

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Russell

Frances Cholmeley Baroness

Spouse(s)

Lady Elizabeth Of Bedford Sheldon

Children

Sir Thomas Malvern Baronet Russell Sheriff Of Worcestershire

Biography

The story of SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" began in 1551 in Strensham Castle, Worcester, England. SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" married lady elizabeth of bedford sheldon, and had children including sir thomas malvern baronet russell sheriff of worcestershire. SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" passed away in 1593 in buried at Collegiate Church of St Katherine by the Tower, London, England.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1551

Birth of SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" in Strensham Castle, Worcester, England

Birth

1568

SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" was married in Tewkesbury, St Mary, Gloucestershire, England

Marriage

1571

SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" was married in Harting,Sussex,England

Marriage

1574

SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" was married in Beoley, Yorkshire, England

Marriage

1585

SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" was married in London, England

Marriage

1593

Death of SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" in buried at Collegiate Church of St Katherine by the Tower, London, England

Death

1604

SIR JOHN RUSSELL, "3rd Earl Bedford, Sheriff of Worcestershire" was married in Shropshire, England

Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from SIR Worcestershire"

This ancestor line traces from Kingston Russell, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Strensham Castle, Worcester, England (1551) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: SIR Worcestershire" (1551–1593) was born in Strensham Castle, Worcester, England and died in buried at Collegiate Church of St Katherine by the Tower, London, England. 8 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, 8 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.
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