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John COMBER 1659–1729

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John COMBER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1659 · Ardingly, Sussex, England
Died 29 Nov 1729 · Balcombe, Sussex,
Father Francis Comber
Mother Mary Comber
Children Francis Comber

Researchers connected through John COMBER 1659–1729

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1659, John COMBER entered the world in Ardingly, Sussex, England, born to francis comber and mary comber. John COMBER had children including francis comber. John COMBER passed away in 1729 in Balcombe, Sussex,.

Sources

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John COMBER in Ardingly, Sussex, England
Birth
1690
John COMBER was married in Balcombe, Sussex, England
Marriage
1729
Death of John COMBER in Balcombe, Sussex,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John COMBER

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1480) to Ardingly, Sussex, England (1659) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John COMBER (1659–1729) was born in Ardingly, Sussex, England and died in Balcombe, Sussex,. 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 (C) 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 5 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.

John COMBER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John COMBER PTP
1659–1729
Ardingly, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown

John COMBER's Descendants

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JC
John COMBER PTP 1659–1729