Sir Shelley (1506–1550) was born in Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England and died in Michaelgrove, Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir John Shelley 1506–1550

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 OCT 1506 · Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England

Died 15 Dec 1550 · Michaelgrove, Sussex, England

Children Elizabeth Shelley

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In 1506, Sir John Shelley entered the world in Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England. Sir John Shelley had children including elizabeth shelley. Sir John Shelley passed away in 1550 in Michaelgrove, Sussex, England.

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Birth of Sir John Shelley in Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England

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: Sir Shelley (1506–1550) was born in Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England and died in Michaelgrove, Sussex, 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir John Shelley PTP

1506–1550

Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England