Who was Ralph Josselyn?

Ralph Josselyn (1590–1656) was born in Roxwell, Essex, England and died in Easthanningfield, Essex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ralph Josselyn 1590–1656

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Jul 1590 · Roxwell, Essex, England

Died 6 Feb 1656 · Easthanningfield, Essex, England

Father Ralph Josselyne

Mother Mary Bright

Siblings Agnes Anna Josselyne, Dorothy Joselyn, Elizabeth Joselyn, John Josselyn, Joseph Josselyn, Marie Josselyn, Nathaniel Josselyn, Richard Josselyn, Simon Josselyne, Thomas Josselyn

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Josselyne

Mary Bright

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Children

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Biography

In 1590, Ralph Josselyn entered the world in Roxwell, Essex, England, born to ralph josselyne and mary bright. Ralph Josselyn passed away in 1656 in Easthanningfield, Essex, England.

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1590

Birth of Ralph Josselyn in Roxwell, Essex, England

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1656

Death of Ralph Josselyn in Easthanningfield, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Josselyn

This ancestor line traces from Birling, Sussex, England (1395) to Roxwell, Essex, England (1590) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ralph Josselyn (1590–1656) was born in Roxwell, Essex, England and died in Easthanningfield, Essex, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph 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 5 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.
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