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John Sampson 1571–1580

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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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sampson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1571 · Campton, Befordshire, England
Died 27 Dec 1580 · Compton, Bedfordshire, England
Father John Sampson
Mother Joane Turner
Siblings Alice Samson, Alice Simpson, Eleanor Sampson, Francis Samson, Henry Sampson, James Sampson, Jane Samson, Laurence Sampson, Scales Sampson, Thomas Samson

Researchers connected through John Sampson 1571–1580

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Sampson 1571–1580

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Sampson began in 1571 in Campton, Befordshire, England. John Sampson passed away in 1580 in Compton, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1571
Birth of John Sampson in Campton, Befordshire, England
Birth
1580
Death of John Sampson in Compton, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sampson

This ancestor line traces from Fletching, Sussex, England (1520) to Campton, Befordshire, England (1571) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sampson (1571–1580) was born in Campton, Befordshire, England and died in Compton, Bedfordshire, 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.

John Sampson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sampson PTP
1571–1580
Campton, Befordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Sampson's Descendants

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John Sampson PTP 1571–1580