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John Rockwell 1481–1546

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 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
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Rockwell 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 JAN 1481 · Somerset, England
Died 11 JAN 1546 · Somerset, England
Spouse Wilmot Cade
Children Symon Rockwell

Researchers connected through John Rockwell 1481–1546

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Rockwell 1481–1546

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Wilmot Cade

Biography

In 1481, John Rockwell entered the world in Somerset, England. John Rockwell married wilmot cade, and had children including symon rockwell. John Rockwell passed away in 1546 in Somerset, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1481
Birth of John Rockwell in Somerset, England
Birth
1546
Death of John Rockwell in Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Rockwell

This ancestor line traces from England (1460) to Somerset, England (1481) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Rockwell (1481–1546) was born in Somerset, England and died in Somerset, 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 Rockwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Rockwell PTP
1481–1546
Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Rockwell's Descendants

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JR
John Rockwell PTP 1481–1546