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John Rattenbury 1750–1827

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Rattenbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1750 · Topsham, Devon, England
Died 06 SEP 1827 · Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, England
Father John Rattenbury
Mother Jane Jenney Brewer
Spouse Elizabeth Bishop
Children Elizabeth Rattenbury

Researchers connected through John Rattenbury 1750–1827

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Biography

In 1750, John Rattenbury entered the world in Topsham, Devon, England, born to john rattenbury and jane jenney brewer. John Rattenbury married elizabeth bishop, and had children including elizabeth rattenbury. John Rattenbury passed away in 1827 in Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1750
Birth of John Rattenbury in Topsham, Devon, England
Birth
1827
Death of John Rattenbury in Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Rattenbury

This ancestor line traces from Exeter,Devon,England (1723) to Topsham, Devon, England (1750) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Rattenbury (1750–1827) was born in Topsham, Devon, England and died in Littleham, Exmouth, 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 (C) 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 2 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 Rattenbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Rattenbury PTP
1750–1827
Topsham, Devon, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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John Rattenbury's Descendants

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John Rattenbury PTP 1750–1827