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Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr 1556–1623

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1556 · Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England
Died 7 Nov 1623 · Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Spouse Lady Coppowe (1560–1653)
Children Ellen Rathbun, Margaret Rathbun, Margery Rathbone, Thomas Rathbun

Researchers connected through Sir Sr 1556–1623

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Biography

The story of Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr began in 1556 in Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England. Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr married lady grace coppowe, and had children including ellen rathbun, margaret rathbun, margery rathbone, thomas rathbun. Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr passed away in 1623 in Farnworth, Lancashire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1556
Birth of Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr in Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England
Birth
1623
Death of Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr in Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Sr

This ancestor line traces from Prescott, Lancashire, England (1488) to Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England (1556) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Sr (1556–1623) was born in Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England and died in Farnworth, Lancashire, England. 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 4 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.

Related Records

Sir Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr PTP
1556–1623
Farnworth, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Sr's Descendants

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Sir John Thomas Rathbun Sr PTP 1556–1623 m. Lady Grace Coppowe PTP 1560–1653