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Randle Janney 1608–1698

Public Tree Person

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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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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Randle Janney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 May 1608 · Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Died 28 Dec 1698 · Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Father Randle Janney
Mother Ellen Alredd
Siblings Elizabeth Janney, Heline Janney, Richard Janney, Robert Janney, Thomas Janney

Researchers connected through Randle Janney 1608–1698

and 2 more tree owners connected with Randle Janney 1608–1698

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Randle Janney began in 1608 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England. Randle Janney passed away in 1698 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Randle Janney in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Birth
1698
Death of Randle Janney in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Randle Janney

This ancestor line traces from Chelmsford, Essex, England (1465) to Wilmslow, Cheshire, England (1608) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Randle Janney (1608–1698) was born in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England and died in Wilmslow, Cheshire, 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 Randle 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 6 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.

Randle Janney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Randle Janney PTP
1608–1698
Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Parents
Randle Janney PTP
1608–1698
Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Randle Janney PTP
1608–1698
Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Randle Janney's Descendants

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RJ
Randle Janney PTP 1608–1698