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John Henry Heaton 1505–1569

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

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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Heaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 JAN 1505 · Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England
Died 30 JAN 1569 · Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England
Father John Heaton
Mother Alice Thompson
Spouse Agnes Matilda Grenwoode Cronwood
Children William Heaton

Researchers connected through John Heaton 1505–1569

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Biography

The story of John Henry Heaton began in 1505 in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England. John Henry Heaton married agnes matilda grenwoode cronwood, and had children including william heaton. John Henry Heaton passed away in 1569 in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1505
Birth of John Henry Heaton in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1569
Death of John Henry Heaton in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Heaton (1505–1569) was born in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England and died in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, 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 1 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 Heaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Henry Heaton PTP
1505–1569
Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Heaton's Descendants

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John Henry Heaton PTP 1505–1569