YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Dorothy Heard 1731 – 1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1731

Birth Location: Dolton, Devon, England

Death Date: 1790

Death Location: Devon, England

Father: Silas Heard

Mother: Grace Gowman

Spouse(s): Robert Luxton

Children(s): Robert Luxton

The story of Dorothy Heard began in 1731 in Dolton, Devon, England. In 1754, Dorothy Heard resided in Dolton. Dorothy Heard married Robert Luxton, and had children including Robert Luxton. Dorothy Heard passed away in 1790 in Devon, England.

Find more search results for Dorothy Heard
DH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dorothy Heard began in 1731 in Dolton, Devon, England.
  • In 1754, Dorothy Heard resided in Dolton.
  • Dorothy Heard married Robert Luxton, and had children including Robert Luxton.
  • Dorothy Heard passed away in 1790 in Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Heard
1691 – 1764
Birth Location: Beaford, Devon, England
SH
Grace Gowman
1700 –
Birth Location: Beaford, Devon, England
GG

Spouses(s)

Robert Luxton
1728 – 1772
Birth Location: Brushford, Devon, England
RL

Children(s)

Robert Luxton
1754 – 1828
Birth Location: Colebrooke, Devon, England
RL

Dorothy Heard's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Heard
1731 – 1790
Birth Place: Dolton, Devon, England
Parents
Silas Heard
1691 – 1764
Beaford, Devon, England
Grace Gowman
1700 –
Beaford, Devon, England
Grandparents
George Heard
1653 – 1733
Dolton, Devon, England
Alice
1653 – 1720
Beaford, Devon, England
Henry GOWMAN
1670 – 1758
Beaford, Devon, , England
Susan MULES
1670 – 1722
Beaford, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas GOWMAN
1650 – 1731
Anne (?)
1655 –
George MUYLES
1631 – 1683
Grace BLAKE
1630 – 1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry GOWMAN
George MULES\MULLES
1600 – 1650
Joan\Jone JAMES
1603 – 1677

Dorothy Heard's Descendants

1.
DH
Dorothy Heard (Abt. 1731 – 1790) m. Robert Luxton (17 June 1728 – 1772)
  1. 1. Robert Luxton (1754 – 24 Aug 1828) m. Susannah Parkings (1765 – 1830)
    1. 1. Susanna Luxton (1780 – )
    2. 2. Robert Luxton (Abt. 1781 – 13 July 1863) m. Letitia Luxton (Abt. 1793 – 20 Nov 1832) m. Dorothy Owen (abt 1784 – Aug 1853)
      1. 1. Fanny Luxton (Abt. 1817 – Mar 1845)
      2. 2. Robert (George) Luxton (Abt. 1817 – 7 Nov 1902) m. Amelia (Luxton) Eras (Abt. 1823 – Sep 1858) m. Susan Morgan (abt 1829 – 10 May 1910)
        1. 1. Robert (Willoughby) Luxton (18 Dec 1845 – 11 Nov 1876) m. Alice (Lucy) Bishop (Jun 1844 – 22 Feb 1934)
        2. 2. Wilna\Wilma (Isabel) Luxton (Abt. 1849 – 11 Nov 1932) m. Philip (Charles Caffin) (M.A) (1852 – 18 Oct 1906)
        3. 3. John Luxton (1853 – 13 Nov 1883)
        4. 4. Alfred (Morgan) Luxton (Abt. 1862 – 23 Sep 1946) m. Helen (Maria) Vicary (abt 1860 – 19 Oct 1934)
        5. 5. Arthur (Philip) Luxton (15 Nov 1863 – 21 Sep 1924) m. Mary (Glendenning) O'Donnell (12 May 1879 – 25 Dec 1970)
        6. 6. Augustus (Willmot) Luxton (1866 – 27 May 1922)
      3. 3. Ellen Luxton (Abt. 1820 – )
      4. 4. Letitia Luxton (Abt. 1821 – 6 Oct 1902)
      5. 5. Jane Luxton (Abt. 1826 – )
      6. 6. John Luxton (Abt. 1826 – 9 May 1893) m. Elizabeth Ward (1834 – 13 May 1909)
        1. 1. Bernard (Ward) Luxton (1857 – 29 Jun 1890)
        2. 2. John (George) Luxton (Abt. 1858 – May 1874)
        3. 3. Fanny (Letitia) Luxton (Abt, 1859 – Abt 1941) m. William (Plomer) Bencraft (7 Mar 1858 – 1905)
        4. 4. Charles (Henry) Luxton (Abt. 1861 – 17 Oct 1918)
        5. 5. Robert (Reginald) Luxton (Abt. 1863 – 6 Feb 1928)
        6. 6. Emma (Elizabeth) Luxton (abt 1865 – 1945)
        7. 7. Laura (Ellen) Luxton (Abt. 1867 – )
        8. 8. Herbert (Laurence) Luxton (Abt. 1869 – 1891)
        9. 9. Caroline (Ward) Luxton (Abt. 1872 – 1958)
      7. 7. Caroline Luxton (Abt. 1828 – 1877)
      8. 8. Henrietta Luxton (abt 1832 – 3 Dec 1911)
    3. 3. John Luxton (1783 – )
    4. 4. Mary Luxton (17 Mar 1787 – )
    5. 5. Lawrence Luxton (1788 – 12 Jan 1876)
    6. 6. Thomas Luxton (26 Apr 1791 – 1 Dec 1857)
    7. 7. William Luxton (1793 – )
    8. 8. Elizabeth Luxton (1795 – )
    9. 9. Grace Luxton (1796 – )
    10. 10. Robert Luxton (Jul 1799 – Mar 1881)
    11. 11. George Luxton (1802 – 19 Jul 1873)
    12. 12. Henry Luxton (1805 – )

Dorothy Heard's Timeline

3 Records

1731
Abt. 1731
Birth of Dorothy Heard in Dolton, Devon, England
Dolton, Devon, England
1754
Abt 1754
Age 23
Dorothy Heard resided here in Dolton
Dolton
1790
1790
Age 59
Death of Dorothy Heard in Devon, England
Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1731
    Event Place: Dolton, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1754
    Event Place: Dolton
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1920, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Devon, England
Find more search results for Dorothy Heard

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE