John Elford, 3rd Lord of Sheepstor 1521–1584
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sheepstor 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Sheepstor 1521–1584
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and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sheepstor 1521–1584
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1521, John Elford, 3rd Lord of Sheepstor entered the world in Sheepstor, Devon, England, born to sir knight john elford 2nd lord of sheepstor and margery langsford. John Elford, 3rd Lord of Sheepstor married jane gregory, and had children including alexander elforde, johanna elford cc. John Elford, 3rd Lord of Sheepstor passed away in 1584 in Sheepstor, Devon, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sheepstor
This ancestor line traces from Sheepstor, Devon, , England (1494) to Sheepstor, Devon, England (1521) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Sheepstor (1521–1584) was born in Sheepstor, Devon, England and died in Sheepstor, Devon, 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 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 Sheepstor's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record