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Joan (Jone) Alice Epes 1514–1556

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Joan Epes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 15 Feb 1514 · Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England
Died 10 Jun 1556 · Buried: All Saints Churchyard; Lydd, Shepway Dist., Kent, England
Father John Godfrey 14Th Great Grandfather
Mother Bryget Godfrey 14Th Great Grandmother
Spouse Peter Godfrey
Children Mary Lydia Godfrey

Researchers connected through Joan Epes 1514–1556

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Biography

The story of Joan (Jone) Alice Epes began in 1514 in Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England. Joan (Jone) Alice Epes married peter godfrey, and had children including mary lydia godfrey. Joan (Jone) Alice Epes passed away in 1556 in Buried: All Saints Churchyard; Lydd, Shepway Dist., Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1514
Birth of Joan (Jone) Alice Epes in Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England
Birth
1556
Death of Joan (Jone) Alice Epes in Buried: All Saints Churchyard; Lydd, Shepway Dist., Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Epes

This ancestor line traces from St. Clement Parish, Old Romney, Kent, England (1480) to Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England (1514) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joan Epes (1514–1556) was born in Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England and died in Buried: All Saints Churchyard; Lydd, Shepway Dist., Kent, England. 7 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, 7 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 2 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 Epes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joan (Jone) Alice Epes PTP
1514–1556
Lydd, Shepway District, Old Romney, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Joan Epes's Descendants

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Joan (Jone) Alice Epes PTP 1514–1556