Stephen Borough 1525–1584
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Borough in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through Stephen Borough 1525–1584
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1525, Stephen Borough entered the world in Northam, Devon, England, born to william borough and sarah power. Stephen Borough married joan overa, and had children including anne borough, elizabeth borough, judith borough, mary borough, susan borough. Stephen Borough passed away in 1584 in Chatham, Kent, England.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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3Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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4Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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5Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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6Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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7Record Genealogical gleanings in England
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Borough
This ancestor line traces from Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England (1500) to Northam, Devon, England (1525) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Stephen Borough (1525–1584) was born in Northam, Devon, England and died in Chatham, Kent, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 2 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.
Related Records
Stephen Borough's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record