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John Thomas Cross 1580–1640

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Cross in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 4 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1580 · Charlinch, Somerset, England
Died 15 Sep 1640 · Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Agnes Napper Lady Of Marefield Leicestershire
Spouse Rachel Anne Lovell Dising Diesing
Children William Cross

Researchers connected through John Cross 1580–1640

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Cross 1580–1640

Biography

In 1580, John Thomas Cross entered the world in Charlinch, Somerset, England, born to agnes napper lady of marefield leicestershire. John Thomas Cross married rachel anne lovell dising diesing, and had children including william cross. John Thomas Cross passed away in 1640 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of John Thomas Cross in Charlinch, Somerset, England
Birth
1640
Death of John Thomas Cross in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cross

This ancestor line traces from Billinge, Lancashire, England (1175) to Charlinch, Somerset, England (1580) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Cross (1580–1640) was born in Charlinch, Somerset, England and died in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 4 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, 4 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 14 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 Cross's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thomas Cross PTP
1580–1640
Charlinch, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Cross's Descendants

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John Thomas Cross PTP 1580–1640