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John Fisher 1634–1638

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Fisher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1634 · Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Died 15 Jul 1638 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts Colony
Father Anthony Fisher
Siblings Anthony Fisher, Cornelius Fisher, Daniel Fisher, Joanna Fisher, John Fisher, Leah Fisher, Lydia Fisher, Nathaniel Fisher

Researchers connected through John Fisher 1634–1638

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Fisher 1634–1638

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Fisher began in 1634 in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England. John Fisher passed away in 1638 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts Colony.

Sources

Life Timeline

1634
Birth of John Fisher in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1638
Death of John Fisher in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fisher

This ancestor line traces from South Elmham, Suffolk, England (1480) to Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England (1634) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Fisher (1634–1638) was born in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts Colony. 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 (B) 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 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.

John Fisher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Fisher PTP
1634–1638
Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Fisher's Descendants

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JF
John Fisher PTP 1634–1638