Who was John Bourchier?

John Bourchier (1470–1539) was born in Halstead, Essex, England and died in Baunton, Devon, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Sir Bourchier 1470–1539

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Bourchier in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1470 · Halstead, Essex, England

Died 30 Apr 1539 · Baunton, Devon, England

Father Sir Humphrey Bourchier

Mother 0 Lady Elizabeth Duchess Norfolk Countess Of Surry Tilney

Siblings Anna Bourchier, Charles Howard, Dorothy Howard, Edward Howard, Henry The Younger Howard, Henry Howard, John Howard, John Nd Lord Berners Berners Bourchier, John Sir Howard, Katherine Howard, Lady Anna Bourchier, Lady Margaret Bourchier Baroness Bryan, Marcella Howard, Muriel Howard, Richard Howard, Sir Edmund Howard Master Of The Horse Controller Of Calais Kb, Thomas Howard, William Howard I

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Humphrey Bourchier

0 Lady Elizabeth Duchess Norfolk Countess Of Surry Tilney

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Sir Bourchier began in 1470 in Halstead, Essex, England. John Sir Bourchier passed away in 1539 in Baunton, Devon, England.

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1470

Birth of John Sir Bourchier in Halstead, Essex, England

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1539

Death of John Sir Bourchier in Baunton, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bourchier

This ancestor line traces from Selby, Selby District, North Yorkshire, England (1068) to Halstead, Essex, England (1470) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bourchier (1470–1539) was born in Halstead, Essex, England and died in Baunton, Devon, England. 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 13 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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