John Burnell 1520–1572
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Burnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Burnell 1520–1572
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1520, John Burnell entered the world in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to thomas burnell vgv and margaret elizabeth fayrefield. John Burnell married joan lady devereux, and had children including humphrey burnell, john blahater burns. John Burnell passed away in 1572 in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Burnell
This ancestor line traces from Kislingbury, Northamptonshire, England (1505) to Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1520) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Burnell (1520–1572) was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Burnell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record