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Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier 1470–1539

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Baron Bourchier in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jul 1470 · Halstead, Essex, England
Died 30 Apr 1539 · Baunton, Devon, England
Father Fulke Bourchier 10Th Baron Of Fitzwarin
Mother Elizabeth Dinham
Spouse Countess Cecilia Cicely Daubeney
Children John Bourchier 2Nd Earl Of Bath

Researchers connected through Baron Bourchier 1470–1539

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Biography

Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier was born in 1470 in Halstead, Essex, England, the child of fulke bourchier 10th baron of fitzwarin and elizabeth dinham. In 1570, Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier resided in Bath. Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier married countess cecilia cicely daubeney, and had children including john bourchier 2nd earl of bath. Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier passed away in 1539 in Baunton, Devon, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

  2. 2
    Record Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

  3. 3
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  4. 4
    Church Records England, Extracted Parish and Court Records

  5. 5
    Record England, Scotland, and Wales Royal Families

  6. 6
    Record Millennium File

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Record Irish Records Index, 1500-1920

Life Timeline

1470
Birth of Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier in Halstead, Essex, England
Birth
1539
Death of Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier in Baunton, Devon, England
Death
1570
Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier resided here in Bath
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Baron Bourchier

This ancestor line traces from Hartland, Devon, England (1359) to Halstead, Essex, England (1470) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baron Bourchier (1470–1539) was born in Halstead, Essex, England and died in Baunton, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Baron 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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Baron Bourchier's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Baron Lord John First Earl of Bath Bourchier PTP
1470–1539
Halstead, Essex, England
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Baron Bourchier's Descendants