John Axe (1647–1690) was born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England and died in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Axe 1647–1690

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 2 May 1647 · Mexborough, Yorkshire, England

Died 02 Apr 1690 · Mexborough, Yorkshire, England

Father John Axe

Mother Margrett Hutchinson

Spouse Jane Ellison

Children John Axe

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John Axe was born in 1647 in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, the child of john axe and margrett hutchinson. John Axe married jane ellison, and had children including john axe. John Axe passed away in 1690 in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of John Axe in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England

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Death of John Axe in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Axe

This ancestor line traces from royston Yorkshire, England (1510) to Mexborough, Yorkshire, England (1647) across 6 generations.

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: John Axe (1647–1690) was born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England and died in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England. 4 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, 4 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 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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