Who was Johanna Vivian?

Johanna Vivian (1562–1618) was born in Poughill, Cornwall, England and died in Horsham, Sussex, England. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Johanna in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Johanna Vivian 1562–1618

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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9 researchers on YourRoots have Johanna Vivian in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 9 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1562 · Poughill, Cornwall, England

Died 18 Feb 1618 · Horsham, Sussex, England

Father John Vyvyan

Mother Anne Mallet

Siblings Anne Vyvian, Avis Vivian, Barbara Vyvyan Vivian, Catherine Vivian, Christian Vyvyan Vivian, Hannibal Vyvyan, John Vivian

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Vyvyan

Anne Mallet

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Johanna Vivian began in 1562 in Poughill, Cornwall, England. Johanna Vivian passed away in 1618 in Horsham, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1562

Birth of Johanna Vivian in Poughill, Cornwall, England

Birth

1618

Death of Johanna Vivian in Horsham, Sussex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johanna Vivian

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, England (1420) to Poughill, Cornwall, England (1562) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Johanna Vivian (1562–1618) was born in Poughill, Cornwall, England and died in Horsham, Sussex, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Johanna 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 6 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.
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