YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer 1582–1660

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer 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 3 independent trees

Born 25 JAN 1582 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, , England
Died 15 JUL 1660 · Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Father Thomas Sawyer
Mother Margaret West End
Spouse Agnes Ann May Sharpe Brown Sawyer
Children Thomas Sawyer Sr

Researchers connected through John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer 1582–1660

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer 1582–1660

Biography

The story of John Sawyer, Sawre, Sayer began in 1582 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. John Sawyer, Sawre, Sayer married agnes ann may sharpe brown sawyer, and had children including thomas sawyer sr. John Sawyer, Sawre, Sayer passed away in 1660 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1582
Birth of John Sawyer, Sawre, Sayer in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1660
Death of John Sawyer, Sawre, Sayer in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer

This ancestor line traces from Cranston, Norfolk, England (1525) to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, , England (1582) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer (1582–1660) was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, , England and died in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer PTP
1582–1660
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, , England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer's Descendants

1.
JS
John Sawyer\Sawre\Sayer PTP 1582–1660