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John Johannes Snelson 1593–1659

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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 19 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 19 trees
Death year and location consistent across 19 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
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19 researchers on YourRoots have John Snelson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 19 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1593 · Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Died 25 MAY 1659 · Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Father Thomas Thoman Sellman Snelson Mercer Solman Selmon
Mother Lady Izabell Isabell Knowles
Spouse Mary Snellson
Children John Snelson

Researchers connected through John Snelson 1593–1659

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Biography

John Johannes Snelson was born in 1593 in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England, the child of thomas thoman sellman snelson mercer solman selmon and lady izabell isabell knowles. John Johannes Snelson married mary snellson, and had children including john snelson. John Johannes Snelson passed away in 1659 in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1593
Birth of John Johannes Snelson in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1659
Death of John Johannes Snelson in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Snelson

This ancestor line traces from England (1530) to Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England (1593) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Snelson (1593–1659) was born in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England and died in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England. 19 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, 19 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 Snelson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Johannes Snelson PTP
1593–1659
Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Snelson's Descendants

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John Johannes Snelson PTP 1593–1659
  1. 1. John Snelson PTP 1640–1690