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John M. Mitchell 1534–1614

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Mitchell 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 3 independent trees

Born 12 Jul 1534 · West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Died 12 Jul 1614 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Father John Michell Esq Deputy Commisioner Of The Subsidy Of Cornwall Esq
Mother Alice Pole Beauchamp
Spouse Lady Elizabeth Priestley
Children John Mitchell

Researchers connected through John Mitchell 1534–1614

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Mitchell 1534–1614

Biography

In 1534, John M. Mitchell entered the world in West Riding, Yorkshire, England, born to john michell esq deputy commisioner of the subsidy of cornwall esq and alice pole beauchamp. John M. Mitchell married lady elizabeth priestley, and had children including john mitchell. John M. Mitchell passed away in 1614 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1534
Birth of John M. Mitchell in West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1614
Death of John M. Mitchell in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Mitchell

This ancestor line traces from Sherborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (1500) to West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1534) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Mitchell (1534–1614) was born in West Riding, Yorkshire, England and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

John Mitchell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John M. Mitchell PTP
1534–1614
West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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John Mitchell's Descendants

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John M. Mitchell PTP 1534–1614