Sir John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester 1500–1556
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Rochester 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sir John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester began in 1500 in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. Sir John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester married lady anna elisabeth mordaunt, and had children including lady agnes jerushia fisher st john kilbourne botsford. Sir John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester passed away in 1556 in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Rochester
This ancestor line traces from Beverley, Yorkshire, England (1459) to Elstow, Bedfordshire, England (1500) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Rochester (1500–1556) was born in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England and died in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. 2 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, 2 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.
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Sir Rochester's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record