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Stephen Dowland 1669–1759

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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 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
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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Dowland 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1669 · Langton Matravers, Dorset, England
Died 28 Dec 1759 · Langton Matravers, Dorset, England
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Biography

Stephen Dowland was born in 1669 in Langton Matravers, Dorset, England. Stephen Dowland married margaret roberts, and had children including joane dowland. Stephen Dowland passed away in 1759 in Langton Matravers, Dorset, England.

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Birth of Stephen Dowland in Langton Matravers, Dorset, England
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Death of Stephen Dowland in Langton Matravers, Dorset, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Dowland

This ancestor line traces from Dorset, England (1637) to Langton Matravers, Dorset, England (1669) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Dowland (1669–1759) was born in Langton Matravers, Dorset, England and died in Langton Matravers, Dorset, 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 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.

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Stephen Dowland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Stephen Dowland PTP
1669–1759
Langton Matravers, Dorset, England
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Stephen Dowland's Descendants

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Stephen Dowland PTP 1669–1759