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John Moses Simons \ Symons 1563–1623

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Symons 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Mar 1563 · Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England
Died 8 Oct 1623 · St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England, UK
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Researchers connected through John Symons 1563–1623

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Biography

In 1563, John Moses Simons, Symons entered the world in Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England, born to richard simmons and elizabeth pearce symonds. John Moses Simons, Symons married honour downinge, jane jone box, jone symons, margaret lanyon, mary, and had children including amye symons, elizabeth symons, jayne symons, jone simons, martin simons, martin symon, mary symons, mellior simon, pascall symon, pascoe simons, richard symons, robarte symons, sir john symons, sir john symons, thomas simons, william symons. John Moses Simons, Symons passed away in 1623 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England, UK.

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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 England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

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    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Church Records Cornwall, England, Parish Registers

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    Church Records Cornwall, England, Extracted Parish Records

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1538
John Moses Simons, Symons was baptized in Stokeinteignhead, Devon, England
Baptism
1563
Birth of John Moses Simons, Symons in Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England
Birth
1563
John Moses Simons, Symons was baptized in St. Columb-Minor, Cornwall, England
Baptism
1580
John Moses Simons, Symons was married in Cornwall, England, UK
Marriage
1584
John Moses Simons, Symons was married in Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, England
Marriage
1597
John Moses Simons, Symons was married in Egloskerry, Cornwall, England
Marriage
1623
Death of John Moses Simons, Symons in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England, UK
Death
1623
Burial of John Moses Simons, Symons in St. Columb-Minor, Cornwall, England
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1810
John Moses Simons, Symons was baptized in Cliffe Pypard, Wiltshire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Symons

This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1500) to Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England (1563) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Symons (1563–1623) was born in Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England and died in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England, UK. 6 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, 6 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.

Related Records

John Symons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Moses Simons \ Symons PTP
1563–1623
Wendron Hall, Wendron, Cornwall, England
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John Symons's Descendants

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John Moses Simons \ Symons PTP 1563–1623