John Graves (1571–1637) was born in Stepney, London, Middlesex, England and died in Stepney, London, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Graves 1571–1637

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Sep 1571 · Stepney, London, Middlesex, England

Died 15 Dec 1637 · Stepney, London, England

Father Henry Graves

Mother Margaret Lidea Campbell

Spouse Sarah Malter

Children John Graves, Mathias Graves, Rebecca Graves, Samuel Graves, Sarah Graves, Thomas Graves, William Graves

Siblings Hester Graves, Joane Graves, Margaret Graves, Mary Greaves, Robert Graves, Thomas Graves, Thomas Greaves, William Graves

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index London, England, Church of England … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … London, England, Baptisms, Marriages and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Graves

Margaret Lidea Campbell

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

John Graves was born in 1571 in Stepney, London, Middlesex, England, the child of henry graves and margaret lidea campbell. John Graves married sarah malter, and had children including john graves, mathias graves, rebecca graves, samuel graves, sarah graves, thomas graves, william graves. John Graves passed away in 1637 in Stepney, London, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records London, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1571

Birth of John Graves in Stepney, London, Middlesex, England

Birth

1581

Birth of John Graves in Ratcliff, London, England

Birth

1581

Birth of John Graves in Stepney, London, Middlesex, England

Birth

1637

Death of John Graves in St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, Middlesex, England

Death

1637

Death of John Graves in Stepney, London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Graves

This ancestor line traces from Stepheny, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Stepney, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1571) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Graves (1571–1637) was born in Stepney, London, Middlesex, England and died in Stepney, London, England. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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.
: 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.