Sir John Vicount Strangford Smythe Lord High Sheriff of Essex Asst. To King Henry VIII 1490–1544
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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
Researchers connected through Sir VIII 1490–1544
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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
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir VIII
This ancestor line traces from Putney, Surrey, England (1440) to Cosham, Wiltshire, England (1490) across 2 generations.
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