John Fisher (1616–1637) was born in Styleham, Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Fisher 1616–1637

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 16 Jun 1616 · Styleham, Suffolk, England

Died 5 Sep 1637 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Anthony Fisher

Mother Mary Buckingham

Siblings Anthony Fisher, Cornelius Fisher, Daniel Fisher, Leah Fisher, Lydia Fisher, Nathaniel Fisher

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Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Fisher

Mary Buckingham

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Children

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Biography

In 1616, John Fisher entered the world in Styleham, Suffolk, England, born to anthony fisher and mary buckingham. John Fisher passed away in 1637 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of John Fisher in Styleham, Suffolk, England

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1637

Death of John Fisher in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fisher

This ancestor line traces from South Elmham, Suffolk, England (1480) to Styleham, Suffolk, England (1616) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Fisher (1616–1637) was born in Styleham, Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 5 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.