Who was John Stanley?

John Stanley (1572–1619) was born in Connecticut and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Stanley 1572–1619

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Mar 1572 · Connecticut

Died 10 Sep 1619 · Ashford, Kent, England

Father Peter Hasting Stanley

Mother Joane Masterson

Spouse Susan Lancocke

Children Anne Stanley, Christopher Stanley, Elizabeth Stanley, Infant Stanley, John Stanley, Mary Stanley, Ruth Stanley, Sarah Stanley, Sybil Stanley, Timothy Stanley, Violet Wolverton

Siblings Daniel Stanley, Nathaniel Stanley, Priscilla Stanley, Susannah Stanley, Tabitha Stanley, Thomas Stanley, Timothy Stanley

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Hasting Stanley

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Children

Biography

In 1572, John Stanley entered the world in Connecticut, born to peter hasting stanley and joane masterson. John Stanley married susan lancocke, and had children including anne stanley, christopher stanley, elizabeth stanley, infant stanley, john stanley, mary stanley, ruth stanley, sarah stanley, sybil stanley, timothy stanley, violet wolverton. John Stanley passed away in 1619 in Ashford, Kent, England.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1572

Birth of John Stanley in Ashford, Kent, England

Birth

1572

Birth of John Stanley in Connecticut

Birth

1572

John Stanley was baptized in Ashford, Kent, England

Baptism

1619

Death of John Stanley in Ashford, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Stanley

This ancestor line traces from Ashford, Kent, England (1539) to Connecticut (1572) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Stanley (1572–1619) was born in Connecticut and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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.
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