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Walter Mepham 1635–1723

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 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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Mepham 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Feb 1635 · Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, , England
Died 9 Apr 1723 · Heathfield, Sussex, England
Father Thomas Henry Mepham
Mother Ann Smith
Spouse Elizabeth Cogger
Children John Mepham, Thomas Mepham

Researchers connected through Walter Mepham 1635–1723

and 2 more tree owners connected with Walter Mepham 1635–1723

Biography

The story of Walter Mepham began in 1635 in Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, England. Walter Mepham married elizabeth cogger, and had children including john mepham, thomas mepham. Walter Mepham passed away in 1723 in Heathfield, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  3. 3
    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Walter Mepham in Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, England
Birth
1723
Death of Walter Mepham in Heathfield, Sussex, England
Death
1723
Burial of Walter Mepham in Heathfield, Sussex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Mepham

This ancestor line traces from Heathfield, Sussex, England (1565) to Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, , England (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Mepham (1635–1723) was born in Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, , England and died in Heathfield, Sussex, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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.

Walter Mepham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walter Mepham PTP
1635–1723
Baptism date Heathfield, Sussex, , England
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Grandparents
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Walter Mepham's Descendants

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Walter Mepham PTP 1635–1723