John Graye (1588–1646) was born in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Tawney, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Graye 1588–1646

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

Born 2 Feb 1588 · Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England

Died 4 Feb 1646 · Tawney, Essex, England

Father Gabriel Grey

Mother Lady Jane Ardington

Spouse Mary Weston

Children Sir Robert De Grey

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The story of John Graye began in 1588 in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England. John Graye married mary weston, and had children including sir robert de grey. John Graye passed away in 1646 in Tawney, Essex, England.

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Birth of John Graye in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England

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Death of John Graye in Tawney, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Graye

This ancestor line traces from Calverton, Nottinghamshire, England (1535) to Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England (1588) across 3 generations.

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: John Graye (1588–1646) was born in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Tawney, Essex, 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 3 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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