John Griggs 1547–1624
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10 researchers on YourRoots have John Griggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Griggs 1547–1624
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Griggs was born in 1547 in Boxted, Suffolk, England, the child of robert griggs and joane davey. John Griggs married martha wyborowe, and had children including bridget griggs, george griggs, henry griggs, martha griggs, mary green, steven griggs, thomas griggs, wybroe griggs. John Griggs passed away in 1624 in Boxted, Suffolk, England.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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3Record Filae Family Trees
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Griggs
This ancestor line traces from England (1110) to Boxted, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1547) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Griggs (1547–1624) was born in Boxted, Suffolk, England and died in Boxted, Suffolk, England. 10 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, 10 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 14 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 Griggs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record