John James Waters, Elder of Beccles 1500–1547
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33 researchers on YourRoots have John Beccles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 33 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Beccles 1500–1547
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John James Waters, Elder of Beccles began in 1500 in Beccles, Suffolk, England. John James Waters, Elder of Beccles married elizabeth scott, margaret waters, and had children including elizabeth waterhouse, george waters, henry waters, joan waters peck, johann merriman johun waters, john hudson waters, margaret ann gordon, robertt waters, sybill smith, william john waters, william waters. John James Waters, Elder of Beccles passed away in 1547 in Beccles, Suffolk, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
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3Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Beccles
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Beccles (1500–1547) was born in Beccles, Suffolk, England and died in Beccles, Suffolk, England. 33 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, 33 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 1 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.
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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record