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John, The Elder Black\Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor 1521–1576

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John, Manor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 19 Oct 1521 · Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England
Died 1 Dec 1576 · Overstowey, Somerset, England
Father Lord Humphrey William Blake Blague Lord Of Plainsfield Manor
Mother Lady Agnes Anne Littleton Blake
Spouse Joan Jugg Jane Rawson
Children Alice Richards Black, Elizabeth Blake, Humphrey Blake, John Black, Mary Blake, Nicholas Blake, Richard Black, Walter Black
Siblings Christopher Rawson, Eleanor Black Blake, Humphrey Blake, John The Younger Blake, John The Elder Blake, John Blake, John Richard Black Blake Lord Of Plainsfield Manor The Elder, Robert Blake, Thomas Blake Black Blague

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Biography

In 1521, John, The Elder Black, Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor entered the world in Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England, born to lord humphrey william blake blague lord of plainsfield manor and lady agnes anne littleton blake. John, The Elder Black, Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor married joan jugg jane rawson, and had children including alice richards black, elizabeth blake, humphrey blake, john black, mary blake, nicholas blake, richard black, walter black. John, The Elder Black, Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor passed away in 1576 in Overstowey, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1521
Birth of John, The Elder Black, Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor in Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England
Birth
1576
Death of John, The Elder Black, Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor in Overstowey, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John, Manor

This ancestor line traces from Nether Wallop, Southhants, England (1416) to Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England (1521) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John, Manor (1521–1576) was born in Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England and died in Overstowey, Somerset, 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.
Right now, 2 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John, Manor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John, The Elder Black\Blake, Lord of Plainsfield Manor PTP
1521–1576
Bridgwater Plainsfield, (Over Stowey), Somerset, England
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John, Manor's Descendants