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John MOUNTJOY 1590–1657

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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 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John MOUNTJOY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1590 · Abbotsham, Devon, England
Died 12 Dec 1657 · Abbotsham, Devon, England
Spouse Elizabeth Straunge
Children Benjamin Mountjoy, George Mountjoy, Mary Mountjoy, Samuel Mountjoy

Researchers connected through John MOUNTJOY 1590–1657

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Biography

John MOUNTJOY was born in 1590 in Abbotsham, Devon, England. John MOUNTJOY married elizabeth straunge, and had children including benjamin mountjoy, george mountjoy, mary mountjoy, samuel mountjoy. John MOUNTJOY passed away in 1657 in Abbotsham, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1590
Birth of John MOUNTJOY in Abbotsham, Devon, England
Birth
1657
Death of John MOUNTJOY in Abbotsham, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John MOUNTJOY

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Frequently Asked Questions

John MOUNTJOY (1590–1657) was born in Abbotsham, Devon, England and died in Abbotsham, Devon, 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 1 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 MOUNTJOY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John MOUNTJOY PTP
1590–1657
Abbotsham, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John MOUNTJOY's Descendants

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John MOUNTJOY PTP 1590–1657
  1. 1. Mary Mountjoy PTP 1634–1674