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John Graye Grey 1588–1646

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Grey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1588 · Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 4 Feb 1646 · Tawney, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Father Sir Ralph De Grey Ii
Mother Lady Jane Anne Ardington Grey
Spouse Elizabeth Warde
Children Edward Sr De Gray Graye Graie

Researchers connected through John Grey 1588–1646

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Biography

In 1588, John Graye Grey entered the world in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England, born to sir ralph de grey ii and lady jane anne ardington grey. John Graye Grey married elizabeth warde, and had children including edward sr de gray graye graie. John Graye Grey passed away in 1646 in Tawney, Essex, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1588
Birth of John Graye Grey in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1646
Death of John Graye Grey in Tawney, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Grey

This ancestor line traces from Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey (1000) to Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England (1588) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Grey (1588–1646) was born in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Tawney, Essex, England, United Kingdom. 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 21 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 Grey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Graye Grey PTP
1588–1646
Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Grey's Descendants

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John Graye Grey PTP 1588–1646