John Bessey (1587–1609) was born in Rye, East Sussex, England and died in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Francise Bessey 1587–1609

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

Born 12 Nov 1587 · Rye, East Sussex, England

Died 8 Apr 1609 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Father Phyllip Besse

Mother Elizabeth Besse

Spouse Jane Joane Skiffe

Children Anthony Besse Bessey Arrived America 1635

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Immediate Family

Parents

Phyllip Besse

Elizabeth Besse

Spouse(s)

Jane Joane Skiffe

Children

Anthony Besse Bessey Arrived America 1635

Biography

The story of John Francise Bessey began in 1587 in Rye, East Sussex, England. John Francise Bessey married jane joane skiffe, and had children including anthony besse bessey arrived america 1635. John Francise Bessey passed away in 1609 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

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1587

Birth of John Francise Bessey in Rye, East Sussex, England

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1605

John Francise Bessey was married in England

Marriage

1609

Death of John Francise Bessey in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bessey

This ancestor line traces from Walton Upon Thames, England (1500) to Rye, East Sussex, England (1587) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bessey (1587–1609) was born in Rye, East Sussex, England and died in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 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 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.
: 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.