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Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) 1557–1617

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Lady (Drake) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 9 independent trees

Born 5 Jan 1557 · Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Died 16 Mar 1617 · Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England
Father John Merrylls
Mother Lady Catherine Alice Drake
Spouse William Stanton (1553–1616)
Children Isabella Drake

Researchers connected through Lady (Drake) 1557–1617

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Biography

The story of Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) began in 1557 in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England. Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) married william ii james drake stanton, and had children including isabella drake. Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) passed away in 1617 in Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1557
Birth of Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Birth
1573
Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) was married in Withiel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1578
Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) was married in Halstead, Essex, England
Marriage
1579
Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) was married in Lowestoft,Suffolk,England
Marriage
1617
Death of Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) in Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady (Drake)

This ancestor line traces from Halstead, Essex, England (1525) to Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England (1557) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady (Drake) (1557–1617) was born in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England and died in Elmstead, Tendring District, Essex, England. 9 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, 9 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 2 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 (Drake)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Joane Webb Merrylls (Drake) PTP
1557–1617
Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
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Grandparents
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Lady (Drake)'s Descendants

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