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John Howell Taylor 1657–1722

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1657 · Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England
Died 21 Feb 1722 · Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England
Father Robert Taylor
Spouse Sarah Creswell
Children Samuel Taylor

Researchers connected through John Taylor 1657–1722

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Taylor 1657–1722

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1657, John Howell Taylor entered the world in Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England, born to robert taylor. John Howell Taylor married sarah creswell, and had children including samuel taylor. John Howell Taylor passed away in 1722 in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1657
Birth of John Howell Taylor in Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England
Birth
1722
Death of John Howell Taylor in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Mersham, Kent, England (1520) to Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England (1657) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Taylor (1657–1722) was born in Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England and died in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 6 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 Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Howell Taylor PTP
1657–1722
Edwinstowe,Nottingham,England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Taylor's Descendants

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John Howell Taylor PTP 1657–1722