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John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde 1540–1597

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Forde in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1540 · Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England
Died 16 Jun 1597 · Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England
Spouse Dorothy Rogers Hall
Children Reverend William John Hall

Researchers connected through John Forde 1540–1597

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1540, John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde entered the world in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England. John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde married dorothy rogers hall, and had children including reverend william john hall. John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde passed away in 1597 in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1540
Birth of John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1597
Death of John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Forde

This ancestor line traces from Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England (1515) to Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Forde (1540–1597) was born in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England and died in Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England. 6 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, 6 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Forde's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John (Sir Knight) Hall I, Esquire, of Forde PTP
1540–1597
Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England
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Grandparents
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John Forde's Descendants