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John Sutton 1400–1487

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sutton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Dec 1400 · Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England
Died 30 Sep 1487 · Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England
Spouse Elizabeth Berkeley
Children Edmund Sutton

Researchers connected through John Sutton 1400–1487

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Sutton 1400–1487

Immediate Family

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Biography

John Sutton was born in 1400 in Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England. John Sutton married elizabeth berkeley, and had children including edmund sutton. John Sutton passed away in 1487 in Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1400
Birth of John Sutton in Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1487
Death of John Sutton in Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England (1400) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sutton (1400–1487) was born in Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England and died in Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, 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 (C) 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 15 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 Sutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sutton PTP
1400–1487
Barton under Needwood, East Staffordshire Borough, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sutton's Descendants

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John Sutton PTP 1400–1487