Who was Johannis Burnell?

Johannis Burnell (1578–1640) was born in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England and died in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Johannis Burnell 1578–1640

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1578 · Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

Died 1 Oct 1640 · Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

Father John Thomas Burnell Ii

Mother Alice Lee

Spouse Dorothy Smith

Children Jacobi Burnell

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas Burnell Ii

Alice Lee

Spouse(s)

Dorothy Smith

Children

Jacobi Burnell

Biography

The story of Johannis Burnell began in 1578 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England. Johannis Burnell married dorothy smith, and had children including jacobi burnell. Johannis Burnell passed away in 1640 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England.

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1578

Birth of Johannis Burnell in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

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1640

Death of Johannis Burnell in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Johannis Burnell

This ancestor line traces from Lee Green, Mirfield, Yorkshire, England (1511) to Rothwell, Yorkshire, England (1578) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Johannis Burnell (1578–1640) was born in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England and died in Rothwell, Yorkshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Johannis 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.
: 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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