Sir John Bassett of Umberly 1518–1541
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Umberly in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1518, Sir John Bassett of Umberly entered the world in Umberleigh, North Devon District, Devon, England, born to john basset kb and honor grenville. Sir John Bassett of Umberly married frances countess york dudley plantagenet, frances plantagenet, and had children including arthur bassett, edward bassett, elanor bassett, john bassett. Sir John Bassett of Umberly passed away in 1541 in Atherington, North Devon District, Devon, England.
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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5Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Umberly
This ancestor line traces from Kilkhampton, Cornwall Unitary Authority, Cornwall, England (1449) to Umberleigh, North Devon District, Devon, England (1518) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Umberly (1518–1541) was born in Umberleigh, North Devon District, Devon, England and died in Atherington, North Devon District, Devon, 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.
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Sir Umberly's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record