John Cary (1583–1661) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England and died in Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cary 1583–1661

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Full name consistent across 16 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 16 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1583 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England

Died 13 Feb 1661 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England

Father William Cary

Mother Elizabeth Goodall

Siblings Anne Cary, James Cary, Margery Cary, Richard Carey, Robert Cary, Susan Cary, Thomas Cary

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Cary

Elizabeth Goodall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Cary was born in 1583 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, the child of william cary and elizabeth goodall. John Cary passed away in 1661 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1583

Birth of John Cary in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Birth

1661

Death of John Cary in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cary

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucester, England (1515) to Bristol, Gloucester, England (1583) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cary (1583–1661) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England and died in Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. 16 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, 16 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 3 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.