John Thomas Burgess "Mayor of Truro English member of Parliament" II 1574–1626
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees
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Biography
In 1574, John Thomas Burgess "Mayor of Truro English member of Parliament" II entered the world in Rotherfield, Sussex, England, born to sir john thomas burges english merchant alderman of truro member of parliament of brook on alchorne manor and lady silvester sylvie fermor. John Thomas Burgess "Mayor of Truro English member of Parliament" II married agnes burges, christiane yerberye, joan elizabeth trethewey hieronyma pye, margarett foster, and had children including richard burgess. John Thomas Burgess "Mayor of Truro English member of Parliament" II passed away in 1626 in Truro, Cornwall, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John II
This ancestor line traces from Brook House, Rotherfield, Sterborough, Sussex, England (1500) to Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1574) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John II (1574–1626) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Truro, Cornwall, England. 2 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.
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John II's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record