Who was John Etheridge?

John Etheridge (1887–1960) was born in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England and died in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John William Etheridge 1887–1960

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Oct 1887 · Lakenheath, Suffolk, England

Died 13 Oct 1960 · Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Father John William Etheridge

Mother Rosannah Etheridge

Siblings Frederick A Etheridge, Gladys E Etheridge, Hilda May Etheridge, Lillian Elsie Etheridge, Millicent Rosina Etheridge

Records

1901 England Census Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John William Etheridge

Rosannah Etheridge

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of John William Etheridge began in 1887 in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England. In 1901, John William Etheridge resided in Barrow, Suffolk, England. John William Etheridge passed away in 1960 in Colchester, England, United Kingdom.

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Census 1901 England Census
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Life Timeline

1887

Birth of John William Etheridge in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England

Birth

1901

John William Etheridge resided here in Barrow, Suffolk, England

Residence

1960

Death of John William Etheridge in Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Etheridge

This ancestor line traces from North Elmham, Norfolk, England (1543) to North Pickenham, Norfolk, England (1860) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Etheridge (1887–1960) was born in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England and died in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. 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 (B) 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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