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Robert Jordan 1542–1589 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1542

Birth Location: Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 12 OCT 1589

Death Location: Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Father: Thomas Jordan

Mother: Ann Butler

Spouse(s): Sarah Winter

Children(s): Samuel Jordan

The story of Robert Jordan began in 1542 in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. In 1571, Robert Jordan resided in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. Robert Jordan married Sarah Winter, and had children including Samuel Silas Jordan. Robert Jordan passed away in 1589 in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Jordan began in 1542 in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1571, Robert Jordan resided in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
  • Robert Jordan married Sarah Winter, and had children including Samuel Silas Jordan.
  • Robert Jordan passed away in 1589 in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Robert Jordan
1542–1589
Birth Place: Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Thomas Jordan
1523–1589
Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Ann Butler
1538–1608
Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Robert (L. Baker) III
1500–1589
Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England
Jane COKER
1504–1590
Regis, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Coker
1480–1525
Eleanor Veares
1484–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Coker
1455–1529
Jane SUTTON
1451–1490
Robert Veares
1460–1484
Ann Muskett
1460–

Robert Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Robert Jordan (1542–12 OCT 1589) m. Sarah Winter (1564–1664)
  1. 1. Samuel (Silas) Jordan 1578–1623 m. Frances (Anne) Baker 1580–1608
    1. 1. Joan Jordan 1597–1633 m. Thomas Palmer 1584–1633
      1. 1. Martin Palmer 1625–1710 m. Elizabeth Mallory 1627–1717
        1. 1. Mary Palmer 1653–1704 m. John (Key) Jr. 1653–1690

Robert Jordan's Timeline

3 Records

1542
1542
Birth of Robert Jordan in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
1571
1571
Age 29
Robert Jordan resided here in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
1589
12 OCT 1589
Age 47
Death of Robert Jordan in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Title
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Robert Jorden in entry for Robert Jorden and Lottie Hollin, 21 Feb 1904; citing Orleans, Louisiana, United States, various parish courthouses, Louisiana; FHL microfilm 912,503.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Source number: 23973.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Place: Virginia; Year: 1622; Page Number: 36
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Dorset History Centre; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PELR: RE11
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, Source number: 23973.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1542
    Event Place: Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Source number: 23973.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Source number: 23973.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1542 AND 1562
    Event Place: Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1571
    Event Place: Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1589
    Event Place: Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 OCT 1589
    Event Place: Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 OCT 1589
    Event Place: Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 August 2018, 18:02), entry for Robert Jordan(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LT2S-186
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestral File (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Symon Randall in entry for John Randall, 08 Apr 1610); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Thomas Randall, 10 Apr 1608); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Jane Randall, 28 Mar 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, Simon Randall in entry for Grace Randall, 08 Dec 1605); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 94,060.

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