Anne Knyvett Sears was born 1509 in Ashwelthorpe, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom to Edmund Knyvet (1493-1527) and Joan Bourchier (1493-1561) and died 12 November 1595 Amsterdam, Netherlands of unspecified causes. She married Richard Sears (1508-1540) .
Biography
Anne migrated to Holland in the mid-1500s. This migration coincides with growth of the Dutch Calvinist religious movement there. England, Spain and other countries were stricly loyal to the church of the state and persecuted rebels vigorously. Holland granted a high level of tolerance to this new religion.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| John Sears (1535-1561) | 1528 Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands | 12 November 1595 Holland, Netherlands | Elizabeth Hawkins (1539-1570) |
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Anne Knyvett (1509-1595) | 1509 Ashwelthorpe, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom | 12 November 1595 Amsterdam, Netherlands | Richard Sears (1508-1540) |