Who was *JOHN GRANT^?

*JOHN GRANT^ (1567–1640) was born in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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*JOHN GRANT^ 1567–1640

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Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 6 May 1567 · Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 31 May 1640 · Roxbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Father George Garren (1534–1596)

Mother Julian Juliane Clargennet Claryonette

Children Thomas Grant

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Researchers connected through *JOHN GRANT^ 1567–1640

and 3 more tree owners connected with *JOHN GRANT^ 1567–1640

Immediate Family

Parents

George Garren

1534–1596

Julian Juliane Clargennet Claryonette

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Thomas Grant

Biography

The story of JOHN GRANT^ began in 1567 in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. JOHN GRANT^ had children including thomas watson grant. JOHN GRANT^ passed away in 1640 in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1567

Birth of JOHN GRANT^ in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Birth

1640

Death of JOHN GRANT^ in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Oldest Ancestor Line from *JOHN GRANT^

This ancestor line traces from Freuchie, Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) (1468) to Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1567) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: *JOHN GRANT^ (1567–1640) was born in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. 4 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, 4 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.
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