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Rev Leicester (1540–1625) was born in North Luffenham, Rutland, England and died in Norfolk, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester 1540–1625

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Reliability Score: A

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 May 1540 · North Luffenham, Rutland, England

Died 20 Sep 1625 · Norfolk, England

Father Rev. Lacy) (1500–1557)

Mother Jane Lassels Lacey

Spouse Maria Mary Herd

Children Abraham Johnson Esq, Alice Johnson, Francis Johnson, George John Johnson, James Johnson, James William Johnson, John Johnson, John Johnson Capt, Reverend Johnson, Robert Johnson, Willaim Johnson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded Norfolk, England, Church of England … England & Wales, Prerogative Court … Middlesex, England, Extracted Parish Records

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James William Johnson

Biography

The story of Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester began in 1540 in North Luffenham, Rutland, England. Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester married maria mary herd, mary johnson herd, sensanna dabers, and had children including abraham johnson esq, alice johnson, francis johnson, george john johnson, james johnson, james william johnson, john johnson, john johnson capt, reverend john issac johnson, robert johnson, willaim johnson. Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester passed away in 1625 in Norfolk, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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Church Records Middlesex, England, Extracted Parish Records

Life Timeline

1540

Birth of Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester in North Luffenham, Rutland, England

Birth

1540

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in Wilmington, Dartford, Kingdom of, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Marriage

1550

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in Rutland, England

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1560

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in Wilmington, Kent, England

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1564

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in St Magnus, London, England

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1574

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married

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1575

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in St Magnus the Martyr, London, England

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1576

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married

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1579

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in, England

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1583

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in London, England

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1583

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in St. Michaels, Cornhill, London, England or St. Bennet Fink, London, England

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1587

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married in Gillingham, Kent, England

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1599

Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester was married

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1625

Death of Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester in North Luffenham, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England

Death

1625

Burial of Rev Robert Maurice Johnson, Arch Deacon of Leicester in Norfolk, England

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev Leicester

This ancestor line traces from Stamford, Rutland, England (1455) to North Luffenham, Rutland, England (1540) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rev Leicester (1540–1625) was born in North Luffenham, Rutland, England and died in Norfolk, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rev 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 3 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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