Who was John Randolph?

John Randolph (1619–1680) was born in 1672196, Northamptonshire, England and died in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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John Randolph 1619–1680

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1619 · 1672196, Northamptonshire, England

Died 21 Apr 1680 · Towcester, Northamptonshire, England

Father William Randolph

Mother Dorothy Lane (1589–1656)

Siblings Anne Randolph, Edward Randolph, Elizabeth Randolph, George Randolph, Judith Randolph, Margaret Randolph, Richard Randolph, Robert Randolph, Thomas William Randolph, William Randolph

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Randolph

Dorothy Lane

1589–1656

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No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1619, John Randolph entered the world in 1672196, Northamptonshire, England, born to william randolph and dorothy lane. John Randolph passed away in 1680 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

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Birth of John Randolph in 1672196, Northamptonshire, England

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1680

Death of John Randolph in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Randolph

This ancestor line traces from Bourne or Upholland, Lincolnshire, England (1377) to 1672196, Northamptonshire, England (1619) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Randolph (1619–1680) was born in 1672196, Northamptonshire, England and died in Towcester, Northamptonshire, 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 8 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.
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