Who was John Gaylord?

John Gaylord (1621–1689) was born in Exeter, Devon, England and died in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Gaylord 1621–1689

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1621 · Exeter, Devon, England

Died 31 Jul 1689 · Crewkerne, Somerset, England

Father Deacon William Gaylord Sr

Mother Sarah Wakeman

Siblings Birge Stepchild Gaylord, Elizabeth Gaylord, Joseph Gaylord, Samuel Gaylord, Samuel Walter Gaylord, Sgt John Gaylord, Walter Gaylord, William Gaylord

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon William Gaylord Sr

Sarah Wakeman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Gaylord began in 1621 in Exeter, Devon, England. John Gaylord passed away in 1689 in Crewkerne, Somerset, England.

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1621

Birth of John Gaylord in Exeter, Devon, England

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1689

Death of John Gaylord in Crewkerne, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gaylord

This ancestor line traces from Braunton,Devon,England (1525) to Exeter, Devon, , England (1621) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Gaylord (1621–1689) was born in Exeter, Devon, England and died in Crewkerne, Somerset, 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.
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