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John Richard Barker 1540–1585

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Barker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 15 Feb 1540 · Nayland, Suffolk, England
Died 05 May 1585 · Colchester, Essex, Kingdom of England (Tudor dynasty-Elizabeth I)
Father John Richard Barker
Mother Lady Alice Mawle
Siblings Elizabeth Barker, Henry Nicholas Barker, Katherine Barker, Leonard John Richard Barker, Margaret Barker, Thomas Edmund Chapman Alias Barker

Researchers connected through John Barker 1540–1585

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Barker 1540–1585

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1540, John Richard Barker entered the world in Nayland, Suffolk, England, born to john richard barker and lady alice mawle. John Richard Barker passed away in 1585 in Colchester, Essex, Kingdom of England (Tudor dynasty-Elizabeth I).

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Life Timeline

1540
Birth of John Richard Barker in Nayland, Suffolk, England
Birth
1585
Death of John Richard Barker in Colchester, Essex, Kingdom of England (Tudor dynasty-Elizabeth I)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Barker

This ancestor line traces from Colehurst, Shropshire, England (1462) to Nayland, Suffolk, England (1540) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Barker (1540–1585) was born in Nayland, Suffolk, England and died in Colchester, Essex, Kingdom of England (Tudor dynasty-Elizabeth I). 5 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, 5 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 3 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.

John Barker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Richard Barker PTP
1540–1585
Nayland, Suffolk, England
Parents
John Richard Barker PTP
1540–1585
Nayland, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Richard Barker PTP
1540–1585
Nayland, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Barker's Descendants

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JB
John Richard Barker PTP 1540–1585