Who was John Strachey?

John Strachey (1671–1743) was born in 1675533, Somerset, England and died in age 72. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Strachey 1671–1743

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 May 1671 · 1675533, Somerset, England

Died 11 Jun 1743 · age 72

Father John Strachey

Mother Jane Hodges

Spouse Elizabeth Elletson

Children John Strachey

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John Strachey was born in 1671 in 1675533, Somerset, England, the child of john strachey and jane hodges. John Strachey married elizabeth elletson, and had children including john strachey. John Strachey passed away in 1743 in age 72.

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Birth of John Strachey in 1675533, Somerset, England

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Death of John Strachey in age 72

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This ancestor line traces from Saffron Waldon, Essex, England (1572) to 1675533, Somerset, England (1671) across 4 generations.

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: John Strachey (1671–1743) was born in 1675533, Somerset, England and died in age 72. 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 (B) 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 4 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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