John Collins III Sheriff, Keeper of the Gaol (prison) of Maidstone 1567–1644
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Maidstone 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 4 independent trees
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Biography
John Collins III Sheriff, Keeper of the Gaol (prison) of Maidstone was born in 1567 in Maidstone, Maidstone Borough, Kent, England, the child of john jonathan collyn collins ii and edith alyce white. John Collins III Sheriff, Keeper of the Gaol (prison) of Maidstone married margaret millicent weeks, and had children including john collins keeper of the gael of maidstone ii. John Collins III Sheriff, Keeper of the Gaol (prison) of Maidstone passed away in 1644 in St John at Hackney, Hackney, Middlesex, England.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Maidstone
This ancestor line traces from Aller, Somerset, England (1500) to Maidstone, Maidstone Borough, Kent, England (1567) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Maidstone (1567–1644) was born in Maidstone, Maidstone Borough, Kent, England and died in St John at Hackney, Hackney, Middlesex, 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.
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John Maidstone's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record