John Alexander 1659–1758
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1659, John Alexander entered the world in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, England. John Alexander married sarah ellis, thomasin alexander, and had children including john alexander, mary alexander. John Alexander passed away in 1758 in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, England.
Sources
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
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4Record Cheshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Alexander
This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1532) to Ramsbury, Wiltshire, England (1659) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Alexander (1659–1758) was born in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, , England and died in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, , 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 5 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.
Related Records
John Alexander's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record