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John Arthur Harris Sir 1475–1537

Public Tree Person

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

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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 Sir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 24 Jun 1475 · Rochford, Essex, England
Died 19 Nov 1537 · Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England
Father William John King Of Pritlewell Harris
Mother Anne Jernegan Harris
Spouse Joanna Cooke Harris
Children Alice Harris Hunt, Arthur Harris, George Harris, Henry Harris, John Harris Williams, John Percy Harris, Margaret Harris, Sir Esq Arthur Harris, Sir William I High Sheriff Of Essex Harris, Susanna Harris, William Hare, SIR HARRIS
Siblings Andrew 2Nd Lord Herries, Arthur Harris, Frances Harris, John Harris, Sir Johanne John Knight Harris Of Prittlewell, Sir John Arthur Harris, Sir John Harris

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Biography

The story of John Arthur Harris Sir began in 1475 in Rochford, Essex, England. John Arthur Harris Sir married joanna cooke harris, and had children including alice harris hunt, arthur harris, george harris, henry harris, john harris williams, john percy harris, margaret harris, sir esq arthur harris, sir william i high sheriff of essex harris, susanna harris, william hare. John Arthur Harris Sir passed away in 1537 in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1475
Birth of John Arthur Harris Sir in Rochford, Essex, England
Birth
1537
Death of John Arthur Harris Sir in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sir

This ancestor line traces from Preston Patrick, Westmorland, England (1367) to Rochford, Essex, England (1475) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sir (1475–1537) was born in Rochford, Essex, England and died in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, 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 5 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 Sir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Arthur Harris Sir PTP
1475–1537
Rochford, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sir's Descendants

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John Arthur Harris Sir PTP 1475–1537
  1. 1. SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS PTP 1530–1597 m. LADY DOROTHY WALDEGRAVE PTP 1530–1597
    1. 1. John Harris PTP 1460–1520
  2. 2. Arthur Harris PTP 1475–1537