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John Robert Greaves 1485–1548

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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
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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 Greaves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 21 Oct 1485 · Beeley, Derbyshire, , England
Died 5 May 1548 · Lamborne, Berkshire, England
Spouse Joanna Greenhurst Graves
Children Capt Thomas Graves

Researchers connected through John Greaves 1485–1548

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Robert Greaves began in 1485 in Beeley, Derbyshire, England. John Robert Greaves married joanna greenhurst graves, and had children including capt thomas graves. John Robert Greaves passed away in 1548 in Lamborne, Berkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Trees - 1,1030::0 - Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Tree - 272458053141:1030:25124589

Life Timeline

1485
Birth of John Robert Greaves in Beeley, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1548
Death of John Robert Greaves in Lamborne, Berkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Greaves

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Greaves (1485–1548) was born in Beeley, Derbyshire, , England and died in Lamborne, Berkshire, 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 1 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 Greaves's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Robert Greaves PTP
1485–1548
Beeley, Derbyshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Greaves's Descendants

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John Robert Greaves PTP 1485–1548