John Evelyn 1601–1685
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Evelyn 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Evelyn 1601–1685
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Evelyn began in 1601 in West Dean, Wiltshire, England. John Evelyn married elizabeth coxe cockes, and had children including elizabeth ann evelyn. John Evelyn passed away in 1685 in West Dean, Wiltshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Evelyn
This ancestor line traces from Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1554) to West Dean, Wiltshire, England (1601) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Evelyn (1601–1685) was born in West Dean, Wiltshire, England and died in West Dean, Wiltshire, England. 5 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, 5 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.
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John Evelyn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record