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Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII 1490–1544

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir VIII 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1490 · Cosham, Wiltshire, England
Died 4 Aug 1544 · Cosham, Wiltshire, England
Father Sir Richard William Smythe Knight Of Putney Sheriff Of Staffordshire Lord Of Carlton Governor Of Dover Castle Duke Consort Of Clarence 1 1440 1527
Mother Lady Elisabeth Isabella Rich Scott Pownynges Lady Of Putney
Spouse Joan Lady Blackwell Brouncker
Children Sir William Master And Alderman Smith Godfather Of Shakespeare

Researchers connected through Sir VIII 1490–1544

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir VIII 1490–1544

Biography

The story of Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII began in 1490 in Cosham, Wiltshire, England. Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII married joan lady blackwell brouncker, and had children including sir william master and alderman smith godfather of shakespeare. Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII passed away in 1544 in Cosham, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1490
Birth of Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII in Cosham, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1544
Death of Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII in Cosham, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir VIII

This ancestor line traces from Putney, Surrey, England (1440) to Cosham, Wiltshire, England (1490) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir VIII (1490–1544) was born in Cosham, Wiltshire, England and died in Cosham, Wiltshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 VIII's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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