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John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) 1521–1576

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1521 · Over Stowey, Somerset, England
Died 10 Dec 1576 · Plainfield, Somerset, England
Spouse Lady Duchess Jane Anne Rawson Blake Duchess Of Somerset
Children Alice Blake, Dorothy Blake

Researchers connected through John Manor) 1521–1576

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Manor) 1521–1576

Biography

In 1521, John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) entered the world in Over Stowey, Somerset, England. John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) married lady duchess jane anne rawson blake duchess of somerset, and had children including alice blake, dorothy blake. John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) passed away in 1576 in Plainfield, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1521
Birth of John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) in Over Stowey, Somerset, England
Birth
1531
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Northover By Ilchester,Somerset,England
Marriage
1536
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Over Stowey, Somerset, England
Marriage
1547
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Over Stowey, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1548
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Over, Somerset, England
Marriage
1552
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Over, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1567
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Essex, England
Marriage
1576
Death of John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) in Plainfield, Somerset, England
Death
1588
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) was married in Somerset, England
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Manor)

This ancestor line traces from Thaxted, Essex, England (1501) to Over Stowey, Somerset, England (1521) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Manor) (1521–1576) was born in Over Stowey, Somerset, England and died in Plainfield, Somerset, 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 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

Self
John (The Elder) Blake (Black) (LORD Of Plainsfield Manor) PTP
1521–1576
Over Stowey, Somerset, England
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Grandparents
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John Manor)'s Descendants