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Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff 1516–1568

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Sheriff 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1516 · Raleigh, Devons, England
Died 30 Nov 1568 · #205972, Raleigh, Devon, England
Children Joanne Chichester

Researchers connected through Sir Sheriff 1516–1568

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sir Sheriff 1516–1568

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1516, Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff entered the world in Raleigh, Devons, England. Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff had children including joanne chichester. Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff passed away in 1568 in #205972, Raleigh, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1516
Birth of Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff in Raleigh, Devons, England
Birth
1568
Death of Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff in #205972, Raleigh, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Sheriff

This ancestor line traces from Raleigh, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1496) to Raleigh, Devons, England (1516) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Sheriff (1516–1568) was born in Raleigh, Devons, England and died in #205972, Raleigh, Devon, England. 4 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, 4 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.

Sir Sheriff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Knight John Chichester II, Lord High Sheriff PTP
1516–1568
Raleigh, Devons, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Sheriff's Descendants