Sir Hunter (1566–1618) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Clackmannan, Scotland, United Kingdom. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir John William Hunter 1566–1618

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Mar 1566 · Lancashire, England

Died 02 May 1618 · Clackmannan, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father Sir John M Hunt Ii

Mother Elizabeth Bennett Webe

Spouse Janet Anderson Lady

Children Marie Mary Hunter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John M Hunt Ii

Elizabeth Bennett Webe

Spouse(s)

Janet Anderson Lady

Children

Marie Mary Hunter

Biography

In 1566, Sir John William Hunter entered the world in Lancashire, England, born to sir john m hunt ii and elizabeth bennett webe. Sir John William Hunter married janet anderson lady, and had children including marie mary hunter. Sir John William Hunter passed away in 1618 in Clackmannan, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1566

Birth of Sir John William Hunter in Lancashire, England

Birth

1618

Death of Sir John William Hunter in Clackmannan, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Hunter

This ancestor line traces from Gretton, Northamptonshire, England (1542) to Lancashire, England (1566) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Hunter (1566–1618) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Clackmannan, Scotland, United Kingdom. 10 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, 10 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 2 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.