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Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare 1506–1556 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1506

Birth Location: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England

Death Date: 16 Dec 1556

Death Location: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England

Father: Thomas 14g

Mother: Maud 14G

Spouse(s): Mary *

Children(s): Lady Aunt), Mary Arden

The story of Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare began in 1506 in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England. Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare married Mary Agnes Webb Lady Grandmother Of William Shakespeare, and had children including Lady Margaret Webb Shakespeare S Aunt, Mary A Arden. Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare passed away in 1556 in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare began in 1506 in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England.
  • Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare married Mary Agnes Webb Lady Grandmother Of William Shakespeare, and had children including Lady Margaret Webb Shakespeare S Aunt, Mary A Arden.
  • Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare passed away in 1556 in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas 14g
1469–1546
Birth Location: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlow, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
T1
Maud 14G
1480–1540
Birth Location: Aston, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
M1

Spouses(s)

Mary *
1512–1550
Birth Location: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
M*

Children(s)

Lady Aunt)
1538–1608
Birth Location: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
LA
Mary Arden
1537–1608
Birth Location: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
MA

Sir Shakespeare's Ancestors

Self
Sir Shakespeare
1506–1556
Birth Place: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England
Parents
Thomas Arden 14g
1469–1546
Wilmcote, Aston Cantlow, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Maud (Mary de ANDREWS) 14G
1480–1540
Aston, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Shakespeare's Descendants

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Sir (Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William) Shakespeare (Apr 1506–16 Dec 1556) m. Mary (Agnes Webb Lady "Grandmother of William Shakespeare") * (5 February 1512–5 February 1550)
  1. 1. Lady (Margaret Webb (Shakespeare's) Aunt) 1538–1608 m. Sir (Alexander) Webb 1534–1573
    1. 1. Sir (Thomas Alexander Webb (First cousin of Wm) Shakespeare) 1559–1629 m. Mary Willson 1561–1629
      1. 1. Richard (Webb 13th Great-Uncle Shakespeare's 1st Cousin) Sr 1580–1676 m. Grace (L. Wilson) Webb 1594–1680 m. Jane Maye 1588–1607 m. Sarah Upham 1584–1610 m. Elizabeth (Elizaphatt) Gregory 1603–1681
        1. 1. Richard Webb 1611–1675 m. Margery Moyer 1610–1675
        2. 2. Elizabeth Stone 1612–1665
        3. 3. Caleb Webb 1627–1704
        4. 4. Henry Webb 1601–1660
        5. 5. Isaac Webb 1626–1694
        6. 6. John Webb 1615–1670
        7. 7. Joseph Webb 1627–1685
        8. 8. Joshua Webb 1627–1660
        9. 9. Richard (Giles) Webb 1603–1625
        10. 10. Sarah Webb 1619–1651
        11. 11. Samuel Webb 1627–1662
        12. 12. William Webb 1614–1668
        13. 13. John (Webb Tavern Keep and) Ironmonger 1615–1670
        14. 14. Mary Webb 1626–1706
        15. 15. Rachel Marvin 1649–1745
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Stone) Webb 1612–1665
      3. 3. William (Micajah Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1582–1656
      4. 4. Peeter (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1588–1656
      5. 5. *Christopher (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1590–1694
      6. 6. Henry (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1601–1660
      7. 7. Agnes ((Annys)) Webb 1588–1607
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Stone Webb) Sanford 1585–1635
      9. 9. *George (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1579–1656
      10. 10. John (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1597–1600
      11. 11. Grace Webb 1575–1615
      12. 12. Elizabeth (Stone) Webb 1612–1665
      13. 13. William (Micajah Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1582–1656
      14. 14. Peeter (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1588–1656
      15. 15. Christopher (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1590–1694
      16. 16. Henry (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1601–1660
      17. 17. Agnes ((Annys) Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1588–1607
      18. 18. Elizabeth (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1585–1635
      19. 19. George (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1579–1656
      20. 20. John (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1597–1600
      21. 21. Grace Webb 1575–1615
      22. 22. Maria (Elizabeth) Webb 1612–1635
      23. 23. Christopher (Webb Shakespeare's 1st) Cousin 1630–1694
      24. 24. Thomas (Alexander) Webb 1603–1665
      25. 25. Joseph Webb 1609–1684
      26. 26. Christopher (de Richmond) Webb 1599–1671
  2. 2. Mary (A) Arden 1537–1608

Sir Shakespeare's Timeline

3 Records

1506
Apr 1506
Birth of Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England
Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England
1526
1526
Age 20
Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare was married in 40, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
40, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
1556
16 Dec 1556
Age 50
Death of Sir Robert I Arden, Grandfather to William Shakespeare in Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England
Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1506
    Event Place: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1526
    Event Place: 40, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1556
    Event Place: Wilmcote, Aston Cantlowe, Warwickshire, England
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