John Gale (1880–1961) was born in Horton, Tasmania, Australia. and died in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ward 'Jack' Gale 1880–1961

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Mar 1880 · Horton, Tasmania, Australia.

Died 17 Sep 1961 · Smithton, Tasmania, Australia

Father Henry Francis Gale

Spouse Emily Alice Nibbs

Children Doris Martha Gale

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Francis Gale

Spouse(s)

Emily Alice Nibbs

Children

Doris Martha Gale

Biography

The story of John Ward 'Jack' Gale began in 1880 in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.. John Ward 'Jack' Gale married emily alice nibbs, and had children including doris martha gale. John Ward 'Jack' Gale passed away in 1961 in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia.

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1880

Birth of John Ward 'Jack' Gale in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.

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1961

Death of John Ward 'Jack' Gale in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gale

This ancestor line traces from Steventon, Hampshire, England (1837) to Horton, Tasmania, Australia. (1880) across 2 generations.

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: John Gale (1880–1961) was born in Horton, Tasmania, Australia. and died in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia. 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 (C) 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 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.
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Henry Francis Gale

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John Gale's Ancestors

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John Ward 'Jack' Gale PTP

1880–1961

Horton, Tasmania, Australia.