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Walter Raleigh 1552–1618 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 January 1552

Birth Location: Hayes Barton, Devon, England

Death Date: 29 October 1618

Death Location: Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England

Father: Walter Raleigh

Mother: Catherine Champernon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Throckmorton

Children(s): Edward Smalley

The story of Walter Raleigh began in 1552 in Hayes Barton, Devon, England. In 1595, Walter Raleigh resided in Ireland. Walter Raleigh married Elizabeth Throckmorton, and had children including Edward Smalley. Walter Raleigh passed away in 1618 in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Raleigh began in 1552 in Hayes Barton, Devon, England.
  • In 1595, Walter Raleigh resided in Ireland.
  • Walter Raleigh married Elizabeth Throckmorton, and had children including Edward Smalley.
  • Walter Raleigh passed away in 1618 in Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Raleigh's Ancestors

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Walter Raleigh
1552–1618
Birth Place: Hayes Barton, Devon, England
Parents
Walter Raleigh
1521–1581
Devon, England
Catherine Champernon
1519–1538
Modbury, Devon, , England
Grandparents
Philip Champernon
1495–1545
Modbury, Devon, , England
Catherine Carew
1500–1524
Ottery Mohun, Devon, , England
Great-Grandparents
John Champernon
1458–1503
Margaret Courtenay
1459–1495
Sir Carew
1464–1513
Catherine Huddesfield
1465–1499
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Courtenay
1404–1463
Elizabeth Hungerford
1406–1476
Nicholas Carew
1444–1470
Margaret Dinham
1441–1470
William Huddesfield
1436–1499
Jenet Bozom
1420–1478

Walter Raleigh's Descendants

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Walter Raleigh (22 January 1552–29 October 1618) m. Elizabeth Throckmorton (16 Apr 1565–1647)
  1. 1. Edward Smalley 1589–1665 m. Elizabeth Moore 1565–1647
    1. 1. John Smalley 1615–1692 m. Ann Walden 1616–1694
      1. 1. Isaac Smalley 1647–1724 m. Esther Wood 1677–1780
        1. 1. Margaret SMALLEY 1700–1758
      2. 2. Mary Smalley 1647–1703 m. John Snow 1638–1692
        1. 1. John Snow 1678–1738 m. Elizabeth Ridley 1678–1736
        2. 2. Rebecca Snow 1676–1753 m. Benjamin Smalley 1665–1721

Walter Raleigh's Timeline

3 Records

1552
22 January 1552
Birth of Walter Raleigh in Hayes Barton, Devon, England
Hayes Barton, Devon, England
1595
1595
Age 43
Walter Raleigh resided here in Ireland
Ireland
1618
29 October 1618
Age 66
Death of Walter Raleigh in Tower of London, Middlesex, England
Tower of London, Middlesex, England

Sources

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

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1595
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source: Irish Records Index, 1500-1920

    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 October 1618
    Event Place: Tower of London, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
    [3] Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [5] International, Find a Grave Index

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

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