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Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol 1583–1661

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Bristol in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1583 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Died 13 Feb 1661 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Father Thomas Richard Carey
Mother Margaret Watkins
Spouse Elizabeth Godfrey
Children Elizabeth Cary, John Cary, John Carye English Immigrant To Plymouth In 1634 9Th Ggf, Philip Cary, Prudence Cary, Thomas Cary
Siblings Ann Cherry, Anne Carey, Arthur Cherry, Edward Cherry, Henry Cherry, Margery Carey, Nathaniel Carey, Richard Carey, Robert Carey, Susan Carey, Thomas Carey, Walter Carey

Researchers connected through Sir Bristol 1583–1661

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Biography

The story of Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol began in 1583 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol married elizabeth godfrey, elizabeth hereford, and had children including elizabeth cary, john cary, john carye english immigrant to plymouth in 1634 9th ggf, philip cary, prudence cary, thomas cary. Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol passed away in 1661 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1583
Birth of Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1609
Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol was married in Bristol,Gloucestershire,England
Marriage
1620
Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol was married
Marriage
1644
Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol was married in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Marriage
1661
Death of Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Bristol

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1550) to Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1583) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Bristol (1583–1661) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England and died in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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.

Sir Bristol's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir John Carey, Lord Mayor Of Bristol PTP
1583–1661
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Bristol's Descendants

  1. 1. Thomas Cary PTP 1596–1648