Who was John Lathrop?

John Lathrop (1536–1630) was born in Leigh, Staffordshire, England and died in Elton, Yorkshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lathrop 1536–1630

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1536 · Leigh, Staffordshire, England

Died 30 Aug 1630 · Elton, Yorkshire, England

Father Robert Lothroppe

Mother Baroness Of Great Heywood Ellen Aston

Siblings Barnabas Lathrop, Elizabeth Lothrop, Isabella Lothrop, Jane Lathrop, John Lothrop, John Lowthrope, Lawrence Lathrop, Lawrence Lothrop, Margaret Lathrop, Robert Lathrop, Thomas Gayton Lowthropp, William Lathrop

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Immediate Family

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Robert Lothroppe

Baroness Of Great Heywood Ellen Aston

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Children

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Biography

In 1536, John Lathrop entered the world in Leigh, Staffordshire, England, born to robert lothroppe and baroness of great heywood ellen aston. John Lathrop passed away in 1630 in Elton, Yorkshire, England.

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1536

Birth of John Lathrop in Leigh, Staffordshire, England

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1630

Death of John Lathrop in Elton, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lathrop

This ancestor line traces from Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England (1405) to Leigh, Staffordshire, England (1536) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lathrop (1536–1630) was born in Leigh, Staffordshire, England and died in Elton, Yorkshire, 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 (B) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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