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John Counsell 1587–1643

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
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Counsell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 24 MAY 1587 · Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset
Died 15 JUN 1643 · Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset
Children Prudence Counsell

Researchers connected through John Counsell 1587–1643

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Counsell 1587–1643

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of John Counsell began in 1587 in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset. John Counsell had children including prudence counsell. John Counsell passed away in 1643 in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of John Counsell in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset
Birth
1643
Death of John Counsell in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Counsell

This ancestor line traces from Wedmore, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1543) to Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset (1587) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Counsell (1587–1643) was born in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset and died in Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset. 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 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.

John Counsell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Counsell PTP
1587–1643
Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Counsell's Descendants

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JC
John Counsell PTP 1587–1643