YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester 1496–1549 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: about 1496

Birth Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

Death Date: 6 December 1549

Death Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Father: Charles Somerset

Mother: Lady Herbert

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Worcester

Children(s): Lucy Somerset

In 1496, Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester entered the world in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, born to Charles Somerset And Lady Elizabeth Herbert. Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester married Elizabeth Browne Countess Of Worcester, and had children including Lucy Somerset. Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester passed away in 1549 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.

Find more search results for Henry Worcester
HW

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:
C
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 1496, Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester entered the world in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, born to Charles Somerset And Lady Elizabeth Herbert.
  • Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester married Elizabeth Browne Countess Of Worcester, and had children including Lucy Somerset.
  • Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester passed away in 1549 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Worcester's Ancestors

Self
Henry Worcester
1496–1549
Birth Place: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Parents
Charles Somerset
1460–1526
Somerset, England
Lady (Elizabeth) Herbert
1476–1507
Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales
Grandparents
Henry (Beaufort 3rd Duke of) Somerset
1436–1464
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Joan Hill
1434–1493
London, England
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Somerset
1406–1455
Eleanor Somerset
1408–1467
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Somerset
1371–1410
Margaret Clarence
1385–1439

Henry Worcester's Descendants

1.
HW
Henry (Somerset 2nd Earl of) Worcester (about 1496–6 December 1549) m. Elizabeth (Browne Countess of) Worcester (about 1503–1565)
  1. 1. Lucy Somerset 1524–1584 m. John (Neville Baron) Latimer 1520–1577
    1. 1. Dorothy (Neville Countess of) Exeter 1542–1608 m. Sir (Thomas Cecil 1st Earl of) Exeter 1542–1623
      1. 1. Sir (Thomas) Cecil 1578–1662 m. Susan Oxenbridge –1617
        1. 1. William (Oxenbridge) Cecil 1635–1698 m. Mary Calvert 1638–1671

Henry Worcester's Timeline

2 Records

1496
about 1496
Birth of Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
1549
6 December 1549
Age 53
Death of Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester in Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1496
    Event Place: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 December 1549
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcestershire, England

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