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John COLWELL 1846–1898

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John COLWELL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Dec 1846 · Hackney, Middlesex, England
Died 02 Dec 1898 · Camden, London
Father Henry Colwell
Mother Sarah Fox
Spouse Eliza Dessert
Children Elizabeth Colwell, Florence Augusta Colwell, France Louisa Colwell, Jane Colwell, John Rivett, John William Colwell, Rebecca Colwell, Sarah Colwell, Walter Henry Colwell
Siblings Alfred Colwell, Arthur William Colwell, Fanny Colwell, Francis George Colwell, George Colwell, Henry Colwell, Sarah A Colwell, Walter Colwell, Wm Colwell
Records
1851 England Census 1861 England Census 1881 England Census 1891 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … Geneanet Community Trees Index England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth … London, England, Marriages and Banns England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage … Ancestry Family Tree Essex, England, Church of England … London, England, Church of England …
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Researchers connected through John COLWELL 1846–1898

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Eliza Dessert

Biography

In 1846, John COLWELL entered the world in Hackney, Middlesex, England, born to henry colwell and sarah fox. In 1851, John COLWELL resided in Bethnal Green, London, England. In 1851, John COLWELL resided in Bethnal Green, London, England. John COLWELL married eliza dessert, and had children including elizabeth colwell, florence augusta colwell, france louisa colwell, jane colwell, john rivett, john william colwell, rebecca colwell, sarah colwell, walter henry colwell. John COLWELL passed away in 1898 in Camden, London.

Sources

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    Census 1851 England Census

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    Census 1861 England Census

  3. 3
    Census 1881 England Census

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    Census 1891 England Census

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    Birth Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915

  6. 6
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Marriages and Banns

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    Marriage Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index:

  10. 10
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1921

  12. 12
    Record London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921

Life Timeline

1846
Birth of John COLWELL in Hackney, Middlesex, England
Birth
1851
John COLWELL resided here in Bethnal Green, London, England
Residence
1851
John COLWELL resided here in Bethnal Green, London, England
Residence
1861
John COLWELL resided here in St Matthew's, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
Residence
1874
John COLWELL was married in Greater London, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Marriage
1874
John COLWELL was married in St James The Great, Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, England
Marriage
1881
John COLWELL resided here in Marylebone, Middlesex, England
Residence
1891
John COLWELL resided here in Paddington Kensal Green, London, England
Residence
1898
Death of John COLWELL in Camden, London
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John COLWELL

This ancestor line traces from Chelsea, London, England (1747) to Hackney, Middlesex, England (1846) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John COLWELL (1846–1898) was born in Hackney, Middlesex, England and died in Camden, London. 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 (A) 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.
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

Henry Colwell
Father
Sarah Fox
Mother

John COLWELL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John COLWELL PTP
1846–1898
Hackney, Middlesex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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John COLWELL's Descendants

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John COLWELL PTP 1846–1898