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Susanna Cowper 1571–1596

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Susanna Cowper 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 11 Sep 1571 · Slinfold, Sussex, England
Died 22 Oct 1596 · West Grinstead, Sussex, England
Father Ralph Cowper
Mother Alice Burgh
Spouse George Ward
Children John Ward

Researchers connected through Susanna Cowper 1571–1596

and 5 more tree owners connected with Susanna Cowper 1571–1596

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Susanna Cowper began in 1571 in Slinfold, Sussex, England. Susanna Cowper married george ward, and had children including john ward. Susanna Cowper passed away in 1596 in West Grinstead, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1571
Birth of Susanna Cowper in Slinfold, Sussex, England
Birth
1596
Death of Susanna Cowper in West Grinstead, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susanna Cowper

This ancestor line traces from Kilkenny Castle, Kildare, Leinster, Ireland (1501) to Slinfold, Sussex, England (1571) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Susanna Cowper (1571–1596) was born in Slinfold, Sussex, England and died in West Grinstead, Sussex, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Susanna 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.

Susanna Cowper's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Susanna Cowper PTP
1571–1596
Slinfold, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Susanna Cowper's Descendants

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Susanna Cowper PTP 1571–1596