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John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter 1556–1628

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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13 researchers on YourRoots have John Exeter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Jan 1556 · Westminster, London, England
Died 26 Oct 1628 · St Mary, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England
Father Hyllary Holland Barwarde
Spouse Elizabeth Boldt
Children Sir William Richard Holland
Siblings Alice Holland, Anna Holland, Heugh Holland, James Holland, Jane Holland, John Holland, Judith Holland, Robert Holland

Researchers connected through John Exeter 1556–1628

and 12 more tree owners connected with John Exeter 1556–1628

Biography

The story of John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter began in 1556 in Westminster, London, England. John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter married elizabeth boldt, and had children including sir william richard holland. John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter passed away in 1628 in St Mary, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Chalmers' General Biographical Dictionary

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1556
Birth of John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter in Westminster, London, England
Birth
1560
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Saint Nicholas,Colchester,Essex,England
Marriage
1567
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in England
Marriage
1570
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London, England
Marriage
1575
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in St Clement Danes, London, London, England
Marriage
1578
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Holy Trinity,Coventry,Warwick,England
Marriage
1582
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Lancaster St Clement's Danes, London, England
Marriage
1583
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Saint Clement Danes, Westminster, London, London, England
Marriage
1590
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Davenham, Cheshire, England
Marriage
1598
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in England
Marriage
1624
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in St Martin Fields, Middlesex St Faith's, London, London, England
Marriage
1628
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in Saint Margaret Pattens,London,London,England
Marriage
1628
Death of John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter in St Mary, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England
Death
1720
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in London, England
Marriage
1869
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter was married in St. George, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Exeter

This ancestor line traces from Croft, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom (1481) to Westminster, London, England (1556) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Exeter (1556–1628) was born in Westminster, London, England and died in St Mary, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England. 13 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, 13 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.

John Exeter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Philemon Holland Duke of Exeter PTP
1556–1628
Westminster, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Exeter's Descendants

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