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John Heinrich Grosse 1512–1586

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Grosse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 06 Sep 1512 · Kelsale, Suffolk, England
Died 30 Aug 1586 · Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Father John Jean Grose Legros Gross
Mother Margaret Cecilie Hudson
Spouse Joan Or Johan Lanman
Children Roberte GROSE, Thomasyne Grosse

Researchers connected through John Grosse 1512–1586

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Biography

John Heinrich Grosse was born in 1512 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England, the child of john jean grose legros gross and margaret cecilie hudson. John Heinrich Grosse married joan or johan lanman, and had children including roberte william grose, thomasyne grosse. John Heinrich Grosse passed away in 1586 in Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  3. 3
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  5. 5
    Record Windecker, Gross and allied families

Life Timeline

1512
Birth of John Heinrich Grosse in Kelsale, Suffolk, England
Birth
1586
Death of John Heinrich Grosse in Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Grosse

This ancestor line traces from Nouet, Marne, France (1484) to Kelsale, Suffolk, England (1512) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Grosse (1512–1586) was born in Kelsale, Suffolk, England and died in Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, 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 (C) 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 2 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 Grosse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Heinrich Grosse PTP
1512–1586
Kelsale, Suffolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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John Grosse's Descendants

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John Heinrich Grosse PTP 1512–1586
  1. 1. Roberte William GROSE PTP 1547–1602