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John Parr 1635–1717

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Parr 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 05 Dec 1635 · Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK
Died 6 Nov 1717 · Ashcombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Father Jane Lightfoote

Researchers connected through John Parr 1635–1717

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Parr 1635–1717

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Parr began in 1635 in Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK. John Parr passed away in 1717 in Ashcombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of John Parr in Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK
Birth
1717
Death of John Parr in Ashcombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Death
1805
John Parr was baptized in Cheshire, England
Baptism
1834
John Parr was baptized in Hindley, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Parr

This ancestor line traces from Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England (1562) to Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Parr (1635–1717) was born in Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK and died in Ashcombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom. 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 (A) 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 Parr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Parr PTP
1635–1717
Mamhead, Devonshire, England, UK
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Parr's Descendants

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JP
John Parr PTP 1635–1717