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John Geere 1562–1627

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Geere in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 5 independent trees

Born 31 MAR 1562 · Wivelsfield, Sussex, England
Died 25 AUG 1627 · Sidlesham, West Sussex, England
Father John Iii Geere
Mother Joane St Leger
Siblings Allen Geere, Dennis Geere, Elizabeth Geere, George Geere, Thomas Geere

Researchers connected through John Geere 1562–1627

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Geere 1562–1627

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Geere was born in 1562 in Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, the child of john iii geere and joane st leger. John Geere passed away in 1627 in Sidlesham, West Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Isle of Man, Baptism Index

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1562
Birth of John Geere in Wivelsfield, Sussex, England
Birth
1627
Death of John Geere in Sidlesham, West Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Geere

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Wivelsfield, Sussex, England (1562) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Geere (1562–1627) was born in Wivelsfield, Sussex, England and died in Sidlesham, West Sussex, England. 5 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, 5 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 21 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 Geere's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Geere PTP
1562–1627
Wivelsfield, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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John Geere's Descendants

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John Geere PTP 1562–1627