John Eliot (1592–1632) was born in St Germans, Cornwall, , England and died in London, London, , England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Eliot 1592–1632

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1592 · St Germans, Cornwall, , England

Died 27 Nov 1632 · London, London, , England

Father Richard Eliot

Mother Bridget Carswell

Siblings Thomas Eliot, Thomas Elliott

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Researchers connected through John Eliot 1592–1632

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Eliot

Bridget Carswell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Eliot began in 1592 in St Germans, Cornwall, England. John Eliot passed away in 1632 in London, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1592

Birth of John Eliot in St Germans, Cornwall, England

Birth

1632

Death of John Eliot in London, London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Eliot

This ancestor line traces from Sheffield, Essex, England (1490) to St Germans, Cornwall, England (1592) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Eliot (1592–1632) was born in St Germans, Cornwall, , England and died in London, London, , England. 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 (B) 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 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.