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4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford 1546–1584

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have 4th Elford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Nov 1546 · Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England
Died 20 Aug 1584 · Sheepstor, Devon, England
Father 3Rd Lord John Gentleman Elford Iv Iv
Children Alice Lippincott

Researchers connected through 4th Elford 1546–1584

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford was born in 1546 in Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England, the child of 3rd lord john gentleman elford iv iv. 4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford had children including alice lippincott. 4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford passed away in 1584 in Sheepstor, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1546
Birth of 4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford in Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England
Birth
1575
4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford was married in Sheepstor, Devonshire, England
Marriage
1584
Death of 4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford in Sheepstor, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from 4th Elford

This ancestor line traces from Sheepstor, Devon, , England (1494) to Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England (1546) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

4th Elford (1546–1584) was born in Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England and died in Sheepstor, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have 4th in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

4th Elford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford PTP
1546–1584
Manor of Longstone, Sheepstor, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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4th Elford's Descendants

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4th Lord (John) Johannis Elford PTP 1546–1584