Who was John Robinson?

John Robinson (1650–1723) was born in Cleasby, Yorkshire, England and died in Hempstead, Essex, 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 3 generations of this lineage.

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John Robinson 1650–1723

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 5 Nov 1650 · Cleasby, Yorkshire, England

Died 11 Apr 1723 · Hempstead, Essex, England

Father John Robinson

Mother Elizabeth Potter

Siblings Anthony Robinson, Christopher Robinson, Clara Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Frances Robinson, James Robinson, John Robinson, Judith Bowles Robinson, Mary Robinson, Moncure Robinson, Peter Robinson, Samuel Robinson, William Anthony Robinson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Robinson

Elizabeth Potter

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Robinson began in 1650 in Cleasby, Yorkshire, England. John Robinson passed away in 1723 in Hempstead, Essex, England.

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1650

Birth of John Robinson in Cleasby, Yorkshire, England

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1723

Death of John Robinson in Hempstead, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Robinson

This ancestor line traces from North Riding, Yorkshire, England (1585) to Cleasby, Yorkshire, England (1650) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Robinson (1650–1723) was born in Cleasby, Yorkshire, England and died in Hempstead, Essex, 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 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.