YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Edward Dale Major 1620–1695 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 April 1620

Birth Location: Sefton (Lancashire) England

Death Date: 20 February 1695

Death Location: Lancaster (Virginia) USA

Father: William Brigstock

Mother: Lady Elliot

Spouse(s): Diana Skipwith

Children(s): Katherine Dale, Mary Dale, Catherine Dale, Mary Jones, Elizabeth Dale, James Dale, Katharine Dale, Elizabeth (Rogers), Elizabeth Daley, Katherine Carter, Katherine Dale, Katharine Dale, Elizabeth Dale, Lady (Mennonite)

In 1620, Edward Dale Major entered the world in Sefton (Lancashire) England, born to William Dale Sir Baron Dale Of Brigstock And Lady Elizabeth Elliot. Edward Dale Major married Diana Skipwith, and had children including Catherine Dale, Elizabeth Ann Dale, Elizabeth Dale, Elizabeth Dale Rogers, Elizabeth Daley, James Dale, Katharine Dale, Katherine Carter, Katherine Dale, Katherine Skipwith Dale, Lady Katherine Skipwith Dale Mennonite, Mary Dale, Mary Dale Jones. Edward Dale Major passed away in 1695 in Lancaster (Virginia) USA.

Find more search results for Edward Major
EM

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:
B
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

  • In 1620, Edward Dale Major entered the world in Sefton (Lancashire) England, born to William Dale Sir Baron Dale Of Brigstock And Lady Elizabeth Elliot.
  • Edward Dale Major married Diana Skipwith, and had children including Catherine Dale, Elizabeth Ann Dale, Elizabeth Dale, Elizabeth Dale Rogers, Elizabeth Daley, James Dale, Katharine Dale, Katherine Carter, Katherine Dale, Katherine Skipwith Dale, Lady Katherine Skipwith Dale Mennonite, Mary Dale, Mary Dale Jones.
  • Edward Dale Major passed away in 1695 in Lancaster (Virginia) USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Major's Ancestors

Self
Edward Major
1620–1695
Birth Place: Sefton (Lancashire) England
Parents
William Dale Sir, Baron Dale of Brigstock
1560–1620
London, Somerset, , England
Lady (Elizabeth) Elliot
1565–1625
Westminster, London, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Sir (George) DALE
1530–1611
Dalton, Durham, England
Alice Armerode
1540–1679
England
Ann (Wheeler) *
1563–1607
Albury, Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Major's Descendants

1.
EM
Edward (Dale) Major (6 April 1620–20 February 1695) m. Diana Skipwith (21 May 1621–8 December 1694)
  1. 1. Katherine Dale 1652–1703 m. Thomas Carter 1630–1700
    1. 1. Thomas Carter 1672–1733 m. Arabella (Bertrand) Williamson 1675–1735
      1. 1. Charles (Carter) SR 1711–1766 m. Lucy (J) Morgan 1717–1797
        1. 1. John (Thomas Carter (Killed by) Indians) 1741–1803 m. Elizabeth Blakemore 1757–1787
        2. 2. Norris Carter 1748–1816
        3. 3. Peter Carter 1743–1791
        4. 4. Frances (Ball) Carter 1740–1791
        5. 5. Daniel Carter 1746–1788
        6. 6. Sarah Carter 1744–1788
        7. 7. Arabella (Catherine) Carter 1738–1788
        8. 8. Job Carter 1734–1782
        9. 9. Edward (Dale) Carter 1731–1786
        10. 10. Joseph (Jacob Carter , Pvt., 11 & 15 Va. Inf., Contintental) Army 1736–1808
        11. 11. Solomon Carter 1739–1786
        12. 12. Thomas Carter 1731–1803
        13. 13. Judith (Judy) Carter 1732–1788
        14. 14. Henry Carter 1723–1835
        15. 15. Aaron Carter 1717–1756
        16. 16. Margaret Carter 1720–1739
        17. 17. James (Daniel) Carter 1739–1835
        18. 18. Judith (Judy) Carter 1732–1733
        19. 19. George Carter 1757–1782
        20. 20. George Carter 1757–1829
      2. 2. Thomas (Carter) III 1696–1735
      3. 3. Dale Carter 1699–1776
      4. 4. Charles Carter 1710–1766
      5. 5. James Carter 1707–1747
      6. 6. Jacob Carter 1693–1789
      7. 7. Joseph Carter 1697–1751
      8. 8. Isaac Carter 1699–
      9. 9. Moore Carter 1700–1733
      10. 10. Solomon Carter 1722–1809
      11. 11. George Carter 1728–1785
      12. 12. Daniel Carter 1700–1759
      13. 13. Edward Carter 1696–1760
      14. 14. Edward Carter 1702–1760
      15. 15. James Carter 1684–1743
    2. 2. James Carter 1684–1743
  2. 2. Mary Dale 1659–1695
  3. 3. Catherine Dale 1670–1703
  4. 4. Mary (Dale -) Jones 1653–1683
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) Dale 1654–1674
  6. 6. James Dale 1640–1737
  7. 7. Katharine Dale 1649–1703
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Dale) (Rogers) 1654–1728
  9. 9. Elizabeth Daley 1638–1685
  10. 10. Katherine Carter 1652–1703
  11. 11. Katherine (Skipwith) Dale 1649–1703
  12. 12. Katharine Dale 1652–1703
  13. 13. Elizabeth Dale 1654–1714 m. Sir (William Lorance Rogers\Rodgers, Justice of The Peace, High Sheriff of Northumberland) County 1655–1714
    1. 1. Hannah Rogers 1697–1750 m. Edward (Blakemore) Jr 1695–1738
      1. 1. Joseph Blackmore 1732–1808 m. Anne Sanders 1736–1783
        1. 1. Elizabeth Blakemore 1757–1787 m. John (Thomas Carter (Killed by) Indians) 1741–1803 m. John Carter 1750–1807
        2. 2. Susannah (Blakemore) 5thGM 1755–1840
        3. 3. Hannah Blakemore 1755–1839
      2. 2. Edward Blakemore 1725–1777
      3. 3. John (Blakemore) Sr 1723–1803
      4. 4. Hannah Blakemore 1722–1798
      5. 5. Thomas Blakemore 1718–1808
      6. 6. Sarah Mitchell 1717–1727
    2. 2. Hannah (Betty Rogers, Widow) Mitchell 1697–1747
    3. 3. Catherine (Katherine) Rogers 1688–1719
    4. 4. John Rogers 1695–1752
    5. 5. Edward Rogers 1700–1755
    6. 6. Joseph Rogers 1676–1682
    7. 7. George Rogers 1676–1682
    8. 8. Richard Rogers –1697
    9. 9. George Rogers 1701–
    10. 10. Edward Rogers –1755
  14. 14. Lady (Katherine Skipwith Dale) (Mennonite) 1652–1703

Edward Major's Timeline

7 Records

1620
6 Apr 1620
Birth of Edward Dale Major in Sefton (Lancashire) England
Sefton (Lancashire) England
1620
6 April 1620
Birth of Edward Dale Major in Sefton (Lancashire) England
Sefton (Lancashire) England
1650
1650
Age 30
Edward Dale Major was married in En
En
1664
Abt. 1664
Age 44
Edward Dale Major was married in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Colonial America
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Colonial America
1670
4 May 1670
Age 50
Edward Dale Major was married in Westmoreland, Virginia, Colonial America
Westmoreland, Virginia, Colonial America
1695
20 February 1695
Age 75
Death of Edward Dale Major in White Chapel Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA
White Chapel Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA
1695
20 February 1695
Age 75
Death of Edward Dale Major in Lancaster (Virginia) USA
Lancaster (Virginia) USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1620
    Event Place: Sefton (Lancashire) England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 April 1620
    Event Place: Sefton (Lancashire) England
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1650
    Event Place: En

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1664
    Event Place: Westmoreland County, Virginia, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 May 1670
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1695
    Event Place: White Chapel Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1695
    Event Place: Lancaster (Virginia) USA
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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