John Ellis 1596–1676
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9 researchers on YourRoots have John Ellis 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records
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. In 1637, John Ellis resided in Dedham, Massachusetts. John Ellis married ann benjamin, and had children including ann ellis. John Ellis passed away in 1676 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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6Record Millennium File
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7Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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10Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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11Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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12Record North America, Family Histories
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13Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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14Record Colonial Families of the USA
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ellis
This ancestor line traces from Norton, Cheshire, England (1525) to Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England (1596) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Ellis (1596–1676) was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 9 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 Ellis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record