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Sir Jonathan Trelawney 1568–1604

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Trelawney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1568 · Menheniot, Cornwall, England
Died 21 Jun 1604 · Parliament, London, England
Father John Walter Trelawney High Sheriff Of Cornwall Ancestry Com Hint
Mother Lady Anne Margret Reskimer Trelawny Mohun Ancestry Com Hint
Spouse Elizabeth Killigrew Lady
Children Sir John Trelawny 1St Baronet Trelawny

Researchers connected through Sir Trelawney 1568–1604

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Biography

The story of Sir Jonathan Trelawney began in 1568 in Menheniot, Cornwall, England. Sir Jonathan Trelawney married elizabeth killigrew lady, and had children including sir john trelawny 1st baronet trelawny. Sir Jonathan Trelawney passed away in 1604 in Parliament, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1568
Birth of Sir Jonathan Trelawney in Menheniot, Cornwall, England
Birth
1604
Death of Sir Jonathan Trelawney in Parliament, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Trelawney

This ancestor line traces from Barmont, Mehun Sur Yevre, Berry, France (1025) to Menheniot, Cornwall, England (1568) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Trelawney (1568–1604) was born in Menheniot, Cornwall, England and died in Parliament, London, 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 23 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 Trelawney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Jonathan Trelawney PTP
1568–1604
Menheniot, Cornwall, England
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Grandparents
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Sir Trelawney's Descendants

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Sir Jonathan Trelawney PTP 1568–1604