YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Joan Somerset 1520–1597 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1520

Birth Location: Somerset, England

Death Date: 16 APR 1597

Death Location: Bridgewater, Somerset, England

Father: Edmund Somerset

Mother: Marguerite Cony

Spouse(s): John Pearce

Children(s): Joan Pearce

The story of Joan Somerset began in 1520 in Somerset, England. Joan Somerset married John Pearce, and had children including Joan Pearce. Joan Somerset passed away in 1597 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England.

Find more search results for Joan Somerset
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:
C
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 Joan Somerset began in 1520 in Somerset, England.
  • Joan Somerset married John Pearce, and had children including Joan Pearce.
  • Joan Somerset passed away in 1597 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Somerset
1500–1533
Birth Location: Somerset, England
ES
Marguerite Cony
1502–1572
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
MC

Spouses(s)

John Pearce
1524–1604
Birth Location: Somerset, England
JP

Children(s)

Joan Pearce
1539–1592
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Somerset, England
JP

Joan Somerset's Ancestors

Self
Joan Somerset
1520–1597
Birth Place: Somerset, England
Parents
Edmund Somerset
1500–1533
Somerset, England
Marguerite Cony
1502–1572
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
John Cox
1473–1571
Whaddon, Wiltshire, England
Anne Bostock
1477–1567
Draycott, Yorkshire, England
Sir (William Kirton Lincolnshire) Coney
1462–1509
Kirton, Lincolnshire, England
Alice Bell
1467–1509
Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Coney
1420–1466
Elizabeth Copledike
1423–1450
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Coney
1397–1456
Joan Digby
1396–1424
William Copledike
1402–1485
Elinore Hawley
1396–1432

Joan Somerset's Descendants

1.
JS
Joan Somerset (1520–16 APR 1597) m. John Pearce (1524–ABT 1604)
  1. 1. Joan Pearce 1539–1592 m. Giles (William) Gilbert 1530–1595
    1. 1. Richard (William Pearce Gilbert Gylbyrde) Gylbarte 1550–1626 m. Margaret Morgan 1553–1637
      1. 1. Parnell Gilbert 1578–1578
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Anne Gilbert) Wigley 1576–1614
      3. 3. Richard Gilbert 1586–1585
      4. 4. Elizabethe Gilbert 1576–1610 m. Thomas Marshe 1567–
      5. 5. Margaret Gilbert 1580–1612 m. John Merston 1578–1640
      6. 6. Thomas Gilbert 1582–1659 m. Lydia 1603–1654 m. Elizabeth Bennett 1586–1659
        1. 1. Gilbert 1624–1624
        2. 2. Ezekiel Gilbert 1621–1664
        3. 3. John Gilbert 1619–1691 m. Aymie (Irene) Lord 1626–1691
        4. 4. Sarah Gilbert 1624–1687 m. Joel Jenkins 1616–1688
        5. 5. Obadiah Gilbert 1629–1674 m. Elizabeth Burr 1632–1692
        6. 6. Jonathan Gilbert 1617–1682 m. Aymie (Irene) Lord 1626–1691 m. Mary White 1626–1650 m. Mary Welles 1626–1700
        7. 7. Josiah Gilbert 1625–1688 m. Elizabeth Belcher 1632–1682 m. Mary Harris 1645–1721
        8. 8. Thomas Gilbert 1611–1662 m. Catherine Chapin 1627–1712 m. Mary James 1612–1655

Joan Somerset's Timeline

2 Records

1520
1520
Birth of Joan Somerset in Somerset, England
Somerset, England
1597
16 APR 1597
Age 77
Death of Joan Somerset in Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Bridgewater, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1520
    Event Place: Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 APR 1597
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Find more search results for Joan Somerset

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