John Gresley 1418–1486
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Gresley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Gresley 1418–1486
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1418, John Gresley entered the world in Colton, Staffordshire, England, born to john gresley and elizabeth clarell. John Gresley married anne stanley, and had children including alice gresley, elizabeth gresley, thomas gresley, thomasine gresley. John Gresley passed away in 1486 in Colton, Staffordshire, England.
Sources
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1Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558
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2Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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5Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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6Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts
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7Record OneWorldTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gresley
This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Colton, Staffordshire, England (1418) across 20 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Gresley (1418–1486) was born in Colton, Staffordshire, England and died in Colton, Staffordshire, England. 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 (B) 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 20 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.
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John Gresley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record