John Fylbe (1551–1582) was born in Wilby, Suffolk, England and died in Wilby, Suffolk, England. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Filby Fylbe 1551–1582

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Dec 1551 · Wilby, Suffolk, England

Died 30 May 1582 · Wilby, Suffolk, England

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Biography

In 1551, John Filby Fylbe entered the world in Wilby, Suffolk, England, born to nicholas fylbye and elizabeth gobbett. John Filby Fylbe passed away in 1582 in Wilby, Suffolk, England.

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Birth of John Filby Fylbe in Wilby, Suffolk, England

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Death of John Filby Fylbe in Wilby, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fylbe

This ancestor line traces from Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1520) to Wilby, Suffolk, England (1551) across 2 generations.

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: John Fylbe (1551–1582) was born in Wilby, Suffolk, England and died in Wilby, Suffolk, 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 (B) 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 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.

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John Fylbe's Ancestors

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John Filby Fylbe PTP

1551–1582

Wilby, Suffolk, England