Who was John (Saunders)?

John (Saunders) (1530–1559) was born in Warwick, Warwickshire, England and died in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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John Sanders (Saunders) 1530–1559

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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 6 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees

Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: C

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have John (Saunders) 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 6 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1530 · Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Died 18 Nov 1559 · Handsworth, Staffordshire, England

Father Richard Sanders Saunders

Mother Allice Thomas

Spouse Alice Roose

Children Bridget Sanders Loring, Bridget *

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Sanders Saunders

Allice Thomas

Spouse(s)

Alice Roose

Children

Bridget Sanders Loring

Bridget *

Biography

The story of John Sanders (Saunders) began in 1530 in Warwick, Warwickshire, England. John Sanders (Saunders) married alice roose, and had children including bridget sanders loring. John Sanders (Saunders) passed away in 1559 in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.

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1530

Birth of John Sanders (Saunders) in Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Birth

1559

Death of John Sanders (Saunders) in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John (Saunders)

This ancestor line traces from Nantwich, Cheshire, England (1510) to Warwick, Warwickshire, England (1530) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John (Saunders) (1530–1559) was born in Warwick, Warwickshire, England and died in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. 6 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, 6 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.