Lady Joan Brounker 1496–1579
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Brounker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lady Brounker 1496–1579
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Lady Joan Brounker began in 1496 in Melksham, Corsham, Wiltshire, England. Lady Joan Brounker married john high sheriff of essex smith smythe, and had children including sir william smith godfather of william shakespere. Lady Joan Brounker passed away in 1579 in Corsham, Wiltshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Brounker
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Brounker (1496–1579) was born in Melksham, Corsham, Wiltshire, England and died in Corsham, Wiltshire, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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 1 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.
Lady Brounker's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record