John Hooke 1543–1583
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Hooke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Hooke 1543–1583
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Hooke was born in 1543 in Branscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom, the child of elyzabethe whetcome. John Hooke married elyzabethe whetcome, and had children including rev john hooke ii. John Hooke passed away in 1583 in Branscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hooke
This ancestor line traces from Berkshire, England (1479) to Branscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1543) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Hooke (1543–1583) was born in Branscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom and died in Branscombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom. 3 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, 3 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
John Hooke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record