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John Riddlesdale 1557–1629

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have John Riddlesdale 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 26 Sep 1557 · Boxted, Suffolk, England
Died 4 Jun 1629 · Assington, Suffolk, England
Father Henry Riddlesdale
Mother Joan Ibbotson
Spouse Dorcas Black
Children Susan Riddlesdale

Researchers connected through John Riddlesdale 1557–1629

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Biography

The story of John Riddlesdale began in 1557 in Boxted, Suffolk, England. John Riddlesdale married dorcas black, and had children including susan riddlesdale. John Riddlesdale passed away in 1629 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1557
Birth of John Riddlesdale in Boxted, Suffolk, England
Birth
1629
Death of John Riddlesdale in Assington, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Riddlesdale

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Riddlesdale (1557–1629) was born in Boxted, Suffolk, England and died in Assington, Suffolk, England. 9 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, 9 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 Riddlesdale's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Riddlesdale PTP
1557–1629
Boxted, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Riddlesdale's Descendants

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John Riddlesdale PTP 1557–1629