Reverend John Elliott 1516–1557
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Reverend Elliott 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Reverend Elliott 1516–1557
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Immediate Family
Biography
Reverend John Elliott was born in 1516 in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, the child of sir thomas eliott eliot or elyot baron elliott of stortford and margaret elizabeth baroness elliott wilson. Reverend John Elliott married margaret sheppey, and had children including sir edward elliot of newland hall. Reverend John Elliott passed away in 1557 in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (Holy Trinity The Less, London, England--Burial).
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Reverend Elliott
This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Cottered, Hertfordshire, England (1476) to Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (1516) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Reverend Elliott (1516–1557) was born in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England and died in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (Holy Trinity The Less, London, England--Burial). 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 Reverend 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.
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Reverend Elliott's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record