John Cavill (1762–1815) was born in Barking Essex, England and died in Takeley Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cavill 1762–1815

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1762 · Barking Essex, England

Died 25 Jun 1815 · Takeley Essex, England

Father James Cavill

Mother Ann Reed

Spouse Ann Perry

Children Ann Cavill, Charlotte Cavill, George Cavill, James Cowell, John Cavill

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John Cavill was born in 1762 in Barking Essex, England, the child of james cavill and ann reed. John Cavill married ann perry, and had children including ann cavill, charlotte cavill, george cavill, james cowell, john cavill. John Cavill passed away in 1815 in Takeley Essex, England.

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Birth of John Cavill in Barking Essex, England

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Death of John Cavill in Takeley Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cavill

This ancestor line traces from Romford, Essex, England (1668) to Barking Essex, England (1762) across 4 generations.

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: John Cavill (1762–1815) was born in Barking Essex, England and died in Takeley Essex, England. 2 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, 2 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.
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