Who was ALEXANDER GRYST?

ALEXANDER GRYST (1660–1685) was born in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND and died in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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ALEXANDER GRYST 1660–1685

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

Born 21 Feb 1660 · Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND

Died 27 Mar 1685 · Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND

Father Walter Gryst

Siblings Anne Gryst, Catharine Gryst, Israel Grist

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Gryst

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of ALEXANDER GRYST began in 1660 in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND. ALEXANDER GRYST passed away in 1685 in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND.

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1660

Birth of ALEXANDER GRYST in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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1685

Death of ALEXANDER GRYST in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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Oldest Ancestor Line from ALEXANDER GRYST

This ancestor line traces from Hemington, Somerset, England (1570) to Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND (1660) across 4 generations.

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: ALEXANDER GRYST (1660–1685) was born in Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND and died in Broughton, Hampshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have ALEXANDER 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Walter Gryst

Father

ALEXANDER GRYST's Ancestors

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ALEXANDER GRYST PTP

1660–1685

Broughton, Hampshire, ENGLAND