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Walter "Sir" RALEIGH 1552–1618 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 January 1552

Birth Location: Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England

Death Date: 29 Oct 1618

Death Location: St Mary Churchyard, Westminster, Greater London, England

Father: Walter Raleigh

Mother: Katherine Champernon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Throckmorton

Children(s): Edward Smalle, Walter Raleigh, Damerei Raleigh, Carew Raleigh, George Raleigh

The story of Walter "Sir" RALEIGH began in 1552 in Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England. In 1588, Walter "Sir" RALEIGH was employed in Devon, England. Walter "Sir" RALEIGH married Elizabeth Throckmorton, Margaret Verney, and had children including Carew Raleigh, Damerei Raleigh, Edward Smalle, George Raleigh, Walter Wat Raleigh. Walter "Sir" RALEIGH passed away in 1618 in St Mary Churchyard, Westminster, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter "Sir" RALEIGH began in 1552 in Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England.
  • In 1588, Walter "Sir" RALEIGH was employed in Devon, England.
  • Walter "Sir" RALEIGH married Elizabeth Throckmorton, Margaret Verney, and had children including Carew Raleigh, Damerei Raleigh, Edward Smalle, George Raleigh, Walter Wat Raleigh.
  • Walter "Sir" RALEIGH passed away in 1618 in St Mary Churchyard, Westminster, Greater London, England.

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Walter RALEIGH's Ancestors

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Walter RALEIGH
1552–1618
Birth Place: Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England
Parents
Walter Raleigh
1502–1581
, Cornwall, , England
Katherine Champernon
1519–1565
Modbury, Devon, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter RALEIGH's Descendants

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Walter ("Sir") RALEIGH (22 January 1552–29 Oct 1618) m. Elizabeth Throckmorton (16 Apr 1565–1647)
  1. 1. Edward Smalle 1599–1665 m. Elizabeth (Shirts) Shurt 1603–1665
    1. 1. Mary Smalle 1630–1677 m. Rogerii Taylor 1641–1708
      1. 1. Joan ((Joannae, Joannam) Taylor) (Tayler) 1671–1734 m. William ((Gulielmi, Gulielmus)) Carter 1661–1717
        1. 1. Jane ("Jana") Carter 1710–1782 m. William (Gulielmus) Sweet 1695–1756
      2. 2. Elizabeth Taylor 1696–
      3. 3. Sandy Taylor 1698–
      4. 4. Jeremiah Taylor 1696–
      5. 5. Anna Taylor 1693–
      6. 6. Johannes Taylor 1680–
      7. 7. Deborah Taylor 1677–1730
      8. 8. Esther Tayler 1700–
      9. 9. William Taylor 1702–
    2. 2. Francis Smalle 1625–1713 m. Elizabeth LEIGHTON 1622–1712
      1. 1. Samuel SMALL 1664–1738
      2. 2. Mary SMALL 1656–1715
      3. 3. Francis SMALL 1659–1709
      4. 4. Elizabeth SMALL 1677–1721
      5. 5. Daniel SMALL 1670–1729
      6. 6. David SMALL 1666–1667
      7. 7. Benjamin SMALL 1660–1721
      8. 8. Edward SMALL 1652–1702
    3. 3. Edmond Small 1630–1630
    4. 4. William Small 1634–1634
    5. 5. Elizabeth Small 1627–1627
    6. 6. John Smalle 1623–1692
    7. 7. George Smalle 1623–1623
    8. 8. Elizabeth SMALL 1632–1635
  2. 2. Walter ('Wat') Raleigh 1593–1616
  3. 3. Damerei Raleigh 1592–1592
  4. 4. Carew Raleigh –1666
  5. 5. George Raleigh –1597

Walter RALEIGH's Timeline

3 Records

1552
22 January 1552
Birth of Walter "Sir" RALEIGH in Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England
Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England
1588
1588
Age 36
Walter "Sir" RALEIGH was employed in Devon, England
Devon, England
1618
29 Oct 1618
Age 66
Death of Walter "Sir" RALEIGH in Old Palace Yard, London
Old Palace Yard, London

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 January 1552
    Event Place: Hayes Barton in East Budleigh, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [3] Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1588
    Event Place: Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1618
    Event Place: Old Palace Yard, London
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
    [3] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [4] Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [7] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St Mary Churchyard, Westminster, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index

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