John Ellis 1596–1676
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11 researchers on YourRoots have John Ellis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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: B — verified across 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Ellis 1596–1676
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Ellis began in 1596 in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. John Ellis married ann benjamin, ann masterson, and had children including ann ellis, edward ellis, john thomas ellis, joseph ellis, richard ellis, thomas ellis. John Ellis passed away in 1676 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ellis
This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England (1596) across 24 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Ellis (1596–1676) was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 24 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 Ellis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record