JOHN (The Elder) BLACK BLAKE, Lord Of Plainsfield Manor 1521–1576
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16 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN Manor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 16 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of JOHN (The Elder) BLACK BLAKE, Lord Of Plainsfield Manor began in 1521 in Over Stowey, Somerset, England. JOHN (The Elder) BLACK BLAKE, Lord Of Plainsfield Manor married jane rawson black, and had children including alice blake, mary blake, william will giles christopher black blake. JOHN (The Elder) BLACK BLAKE, Lord Of Plainsfield Manor passed away in 1576 in Over Stowey, Somerset, England.
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1Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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6Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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7Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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8Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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9Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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10Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN Manor
This ancestor line traces from Thaxted, Essex, England (1501) to Over Stowey, Somerset, England (1521) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- JOHN Manor (1521–1576) was born in Over Stowey, Somerset, England and died in Over Stowey, Somerset, England. 16 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 16 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 2 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.
Related Records
JOHN Manor's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record