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John Peter Whyte 1561–1609

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 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Whyte in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Feb 1561 · Sussex UK
Died 17 Nov 1609 · Hornton, Oxford, England
Children Elsabeth Whyte

Researchers connected through John Whyte 1561–1609

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Whyte 1561–1609

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of John Peter Whyte began in 1561 in Sussex UK. John Peter Whyte had children including elsabeth whyte. John Peter Whyte passed away in 1609 in Hornton, Oxford, England.

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Life Timeline

1561
Birth of John Peter Whyte in Sussex UK
Birth
1609
Death of John Peter Whyte in Hornton, Oxford, England
Death
1609
Burial of John Peter Whyte in Hornton, Oxford, England
Burial

Frequently Asked Questions

John Whyte (1561–1609) was born in Sussex UK and died in Hornton, Oxford, 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.
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 Whyte's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Peter Whyte PTP
1561–1609
Sussex UK
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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John Whyte's Descendants

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John Peter Whyte PTP 1561–1609