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John Ferris Sir 1557–1623

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

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 May 1557 · Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England
Died 07 May 1623 · Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England
Father John Farrer
Mother Mary Farrar
Spouse Agnes Rushall
Children Jane Or Joanne Ferris

Researchers connected through John Sir 1557–1623

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sir 1557–1623

Biography

In 1557, John Ferris Sir entered the world in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England, born to john farrer and mary farrar. John Ferris Sir married agnes rushall, and had children including jane or joanne ferris. John Ferris Sir passed away in 1623 in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1557
Birth of John Ferris Sir in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1623
Death of John Ferris Sir in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sir

This ancestor line traces from Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1524) to Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England (1557) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sir (1557–1623) was born in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England and died in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, 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 (C) 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 Sir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Ferris Sir PTP
1557–1623
Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sir's Descendants

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John Ferris Sir PTP 1557–1623