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Stephen Polkinghorne 1646–1694

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Polkinghorne 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1646 · Breage, Cornwall, England
Died 26 Apr 1694 · Breage, Cornwall, England
Father Johanna Seymore
Siblings Marie Polkinghorne, Nathaniel Polkinghorne, Phillip Polkinghorne, Walter Polkinghorne

Researchers connected through Stephen Polkinghorne 1646–1694

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1646, Stephen Polkinghorne entered the world in Breage, Cornwall, England, born to johanna seymore. Stephen Polkinghorne passed away in 1694 in Breage, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Stephen Polkinghorne in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1694
Death of Stephen Polkinghorne in Breage, Cornwall, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Polkinghorne

This ancestor line traces from Breage Parish, Cornwall, , England (1591) to Breage, Cornwall, England (1646) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Polkinghorne (1646–1694) was born in Breage, Cornwall, England and died in Breage, Cornwall, England. 2 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, 2 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 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.
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 Polkinghorne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Polkinghorne PTP
1646–1694
Breage, Cornwall, England
Parents
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Stephen Polkinghorne's Descendants

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Stephen Polkinghorne PTP 1646–1694