YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Shelley 1540–1592 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1540

Birth Location: Clapham Parish, Sussex, England

Death Date: 27 Aug 1592

Death Location: The Marshalsea, Dorset, England

Father: Sir Shelley

Mother: Mary Fitzwilliam

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of James Shelley began in 1540 in Clapham Parish, Sussex, England. James Shelley passed away in 1592 in The Marshalsea, Dorset, England.

Find more search results for James Shelley
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Shelley began in 1540 in Clapham Parish, Sussex, England.
  • James Shelley passed away in 1592 in The Marshalsea, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Shelley's Ancestors

Self
James Shelley
1540–1592
Birth Place: Clapham Parish, Sussex, England
Parents
Sir John Shelley
1506–1550
Clapham, Arun District, West Sussex, England
Mary Fitzwilliam
1504–1558
Milton, Berkshire, Kent, England
Grandparents
Sir (William Shelley of Clapham(Knight)(Justice of Court of Common Pleas, Under Sheriff of) London)
1458–1549
Bechworth Castle, Clapham, Sussex, England
Alice (Elizabeth de) Belknap
1460–1537
Griffe Hall, Warwickshire, Sussex, England
William FitzWilliam
1460–1534
Gainspark Hall, Theydon Garmon, Essex, Endland
Maud (Mildred Sackville) (Boleyn)
1490–1509
Buckhurst, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
John Shelley
1428–1525
Elizabeth Michelgrove
1427–1518
John Fitzwilliam
1435–
Helen Villiers
1440–
Richard Sackville
1465–
Isabel Dyggs
1470–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Shelley's Timeline

2 Records

1540
1540
Birth of James Shelley in Clapham Parish, Sussex, England
Clapham Parish, Sussex, England
1592
27 Aug 1592
Age 52
Death of James Shelley in The Marshalsea, Dorset, England
The Marshalsea, Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1540
    Event Place: Clapham Parish, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1592
    Event Place: The Marshalsea, Dorset, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE