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John Lord St. John van Bletsoe 1498–1562

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Bletsoe 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Dec 1498 · Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Died 27 Aug 1562 · Bletsoe, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, England
Spouse Lady Margaret Waldegrave
Children Margaret Countess Of Bedford St John

Researchers connected through John Bletsoe 1498–1562

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1498, John Lord St. John van Bletsoe entered the world in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England. John Lord St. John van Bletsoe married lady margaret waldegrave, and had children including margaret countess of bedford st john. John Lord St. John van Bletsoe passed away in 1562 in Bletsoe, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1498
Birth of John Lord St. John van Bletsoe in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1562
Death of John Lord St. John van Bletsoe in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bletsoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bletsoe (1498–1562) was born in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England and died in Bletsoe, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, 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 (B) 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 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.

Related Records

John Bletsoe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lord St. John van Bletsoe PTP
1498–1562
Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Bletsoe's Descendants

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JB
John Lord St. John van Bletsoe PTP 1498–1562