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John Gurney 1715–1770

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Gurney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1715 · Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died 22 Apr 1770 · Norwich, Norfolk, England
Father Joseph E Gurney Ancestor Of The Gurneys Of Keswick
Mother Hannah Middleton
Spouse Laura Kett (1718–1788)
Children Elizabeth Anne Gurney Cooke

Researchers connected through John Gurney 1715–1770

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Biography

In 1715, John Gurney entered the world in Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England, born to joseph e gurney ancestor of the gurneys of keswick and hannah middleton. John Gurney married laura elizabeth kett, and had children including elizabeth anne gurney cooke. John Gurney passed away in 1770 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1715
Birth of John Gurney in Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England
Birth
1770
Death of John Gurney in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gurney

This ancestor line traces from Belsay Castle, Northumberland County, England (1506) to Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England (1715) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Gurney (1715–1770) was born in Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Norwich, Norfolk, England. 5 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, 5 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 7 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 Gurney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Gurney PTP
1715–1770
Augustins Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Gurney's Descendants

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John Gurney PTP 1715–1770 m. Laura Elizabeth Kett PTP 1718–1788