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John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) 1573–1640

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have John (Grantham) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 6 May 1573 · Roxby, Yorkshire, England
Died 31 May 1640 · Roxbury, Yorkshire, England
Father Sir John Grant Graunt 13Th Ggf
Mother Lady Belford (1509–1593)
Siblings Christopher Grant, Elizabeth Grant, George Grant, George Frances Grant Grannte Garren, Isobella Grant, John Grant, John Roy Grant, Patrick Grant, William Grant

Researchers connected through John (Grantham) 1573–1640

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1573, John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) entered the world in Roxby, Yorkshire, England, born to sir john grant graunt 13th ggf and lady jane belford. John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) passed away in 1640 in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650

  4. 4
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1573
Birth of John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) in Roxby, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1640
Death of John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John (Grantham)

This ancestor line traces from Roxby, Yorks, England (1534) to Roxby, Yorkshire, England (1573) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John (Grantham) (1573–1640) was born in Roxby, Yorkshire, England and died in Roxbury, Yorkshire, England. 12 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, 12 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.

John (Grantham)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Grant, Vicar of Caverly (Grantham) PTP
1573–1640
Roxby, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Jane Belford PTP
1509–1593
Brantingham, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John (Grantham)'s Descendants