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MELVINA York ^ Rountree 1556–1624

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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 MELVINA Rountree in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 8 Feb 1556 · Tanton, Yorkshire, England
Died 4 Dec 1624 · Northumberland, England
Father Thomas Marshall Deyork
Spouse Moses Rowantree Rountree
Children William Rowntree

Researchers connected through MELVINA Rountree 1556–1624

and 2 more tree owners connected with MELVINA Rountree 1556–1624

Biography

MELVINA York ^ Rountree was born in 1556 in Tanton, Yorkshire, England, the child of thomas marshall deyork. MELVINA York ^ Rountree married moses rowantree rountree, and had children including william huntsman rowntree. MELVINA York ^ Rountree passed away in 1624 in Northumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1556
Birth of MELVINA York ^ Rountree in Tanton, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1624
Death of MELVINA York ^ Rountree in Northumberland, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from MELVINA Rountree

This ancestor line traces from South Dalton, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Tanton, Yorkshire, England (1556) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

MELVINA Rountree (1556–1624) was born in Tanton, Yorkshire, England and died in Northumberland, 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 MELVINA 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 4 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.

MELVINA Rountree's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
MELVINA York ^ Rountree PTP
1556–1624
Tanton, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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MELVINA Rountree's Descendants

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MELVINA York ^ Rountree PTP 1556–1624
  1. 1. William Huntsman Rowntree PTP 1573–1627