Who was John Stanley?

John Stanley (1572–1619) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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John Stanley 1572–1619

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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11 researchers on YourRoots have John Stanley 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 11 independent trees

Born 09 Mar 1572 · Ashford, Kent, England

Died 10 Sep 1619 · Ashford, Kent, England

Father Sir Peter Stanley

Mother Joane Masterson

Siblings Daniel Stanley, John Stanley, Susannah Stanley, Tabitha Stanley

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … London, England, Church of England … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England, Select Births and Christenings Warwickshire, England, Church of England … Bristol, England, Select Church of … Kent, England, Tyler Index to … England, Select Dorset Church of … Gloucestershire, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Peter Stanley

Joane Masterson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1572, John Stanley entered the world in Ashford, Kent, England, born to sir peter stanley and joane masterson. John Stanley passed away in 1619 in Ashford, Kent, England.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
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Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
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Baptism Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms

Life Timeline

1572

Birth of John Stanley in Ashford, Kent, England

Birth

1619

Death of John Stanley in Ashford, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Stanley

This ancestor line traces from Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (1455) to Ashford, Kent, England (1572) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Stanley (1572–1619) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 11 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, 11 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.