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John FLETCHER 1648–1689

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John FLETCHER 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1648 · Dean, Cumberland, England
Died 19 Nov 1689 · Cockermouth, Cumberland, England.
Father Lancelot Fletcher (1604–1664)
Mother Ann Fowthergill
Spouse Elizabeth Dawson
Children Mary Fletcher

Researchers connected through John FLETCHER 1648–1689

and 1 more tree owner connected with John FLETCHER 1648–1689

Biography

John FLETCHER was born in 1648 in Dean, Cumberland, England, the child of lancelot fletcher and ann fowthergill. John FLETCHER married elizabeth dawson, and had children including mary fletcher. John FLETCHER passed away in 1689 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England..

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Life Timeline

1648
Birth of John FLETCHER in Dean, Cumberland, England
Birth
1689
Death of John FLETCHER in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John FLETCHER

This ancestor line traces from Cocker, Cumberland, England (1532) to Dean, Cumberland, England (1648) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John FLETCHER (1648–1689) was born in Dean, Cumberland, England and died in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England.. 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 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 FLETCHER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John FLETCHER PTP
1648–1689
Dean, Cumberland, England
Parents
Lancelot Fletcher PTP
1604–1664
Dean, Cumberland, England., Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Lancelot Fletcher PTP
1604–1664
Dean, Cumberland, England., Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John FLETCHER's Descendants

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John FLETCHER PTP 1648–1689