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Joan Brounker 1540–1578

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joan Brounker 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1540 · Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Died 8 Jul 1578 · Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Father Lord Henry Brouncker 1510 Of Melksham Place House Brouncker Brunker Brounkard Bronncker
Mother Ursula Yate Braybrooke
Spouse Sir Ralph Jennings Jenyns
Children Sir John Jennings

Researchers connected through Joan Brounker 1540–1578

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Biography

The story of Joan Brounker began in 1540 in Melksham, Wiltshire, England. Joan Brounker married sir ralph jennings jenyns, and had children including sir john jennings. Joan Brounker passed away in 1578 in Melksham, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1540
Birth of Joan Brounker in Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1578
Death of Joan Brounker in Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Brounker

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England (1485) to Melksham, Wiltshire, England (1540) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joan Brounker (1540–1578) was born in Melksham, Wiltshire, England and died in Melksham, Wiltshire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joan 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.

Joan Brounker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joan Brounker PTP
1540–1578
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joan Brounker's Descendants

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Joan Brounker PTP 1540–1578