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John Michell 1520–1596 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1520

Birth Location: Gwinear, Cornwall, England

Death Date: 7 Feb 1596

Death Location: Bridport, Dorset, England

Father: John Jr

Mother: Joane Michell

Spouse(s): Alison None, Alison Killegrewe, Jane Arwenack, Emlyn Weeks, Alison None

Children(s): James Michell, Peter Michell, Henry Michell, Robert Michell, Thomas Michell, John Michell, James Michell, Mary Michell

John Michell was born in 1520 in Gwinear, Cornwall, England, the child of John Mitchell Jr And Joane Michell. John Michell married Alison, Alison Killegrewe, Emlyn Weeks, Jane Killigrew Of Arwenack, and had children including Henry Michell, James Michell, John Michell, Mary Michell, Matthew Michell, Peter Michell, Robert Michell, Thomas Michell. John Michell passed away in 1596 in Bridport, Dorset, England.

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Biography

  • John Michell was born in 1520 in Gwinear, Cornwall, England, the child of John Mitchell Jr And Joane Michell.
  • John Michell married Alison, Alison Killegrewe, Emlyn Weeks, Jane Killigrew Of Arwenack, and had children including Henry Michell, James Michell, John Michell, Mary Michell, Matthew Michell, Peter Michell, Robert Michell, Thomas Michell.
  • John Michell passed away in 1596 in Bridport, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Michell's Ancestors

Self
John Michell
1520–1596
Birth Place: Gwinear, Cornwall, England
Parents
John Mitchell Jr
1510–1561
Rawkerayne, Devon, England
Joane Michell
1510–
Cornwall
Grandparents
John (William Michell) Sr.
1490–1539
Colyton, Devonshire, England
Agnes (Tregoys, Heiress of) Harlyn
1494–1550
Colyton, Chumleigh, Devonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Harlyn
1469–1507
Agnes (Tregoys)
1464–1550
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Tregoz
1427–1456
Margery (Tregose)
1428–
Richard Stewart
1416–1496
Alice Boreley
1442–1496

John Michell's Descendants

1.
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John Michell (1520–7 Feb 1596) m. Alison (Abt 1535–Jun 1563) m. Alison Killegrewe (Abt. 1535–Jun 1563) m. Jane (Killigrew of) Arwenack (Abt 1535–1574) m. Emlyn Weeks (1550–abt 1628) m. Alison (Abt 1535–5 Dec 1593)
  1. 1. James Michell 1550–1606 m. Allison\Allyson (Alison) Bals 1560–1625 m. Janet Pettigrew 1588–1663
    1. 1. James (MICHELL) MEIKLE 1604–1675 m. Jone Jefferye 1608–1663
      1. 1. Jonet Michell 1627– m. Arthur Wylie 1621–
        1. 1. Alexander Wyllie 1654–1678 m. Marion Dickie 1652–
        2. 2. Methew Wylie 1658–
        3. 3. Bessie Wylie 1655–
        4. 4. Hendrie Wylie 1646–
        5. 5. Robert Wylie 1657–
        6. 6. Jean Wylie 1659–
        7. 7. Bessie Wyllie 1642–1684
        8. 8. Margaret Wylie
      2. 2. Jane Michell 1628–1628
      3. 3. Ralph Michell 1631–1699 m. Ann Richards 1640–1662
        1. 1. Ralph (Michell Rev BA) Rector 1665–1715
        2. 2. Elizabeth Michell 1669–1727
        3. 3. James Michell 1660–1735
        4. 4. John Michell 1662–1736
        5. 5. Ralfe Michell 1670–1716
        6. 6. William Michell 1671–1716
        7. 7. Jane Michell 1663–1736
        8. 8. Ann Michell 1661–1736
        9. 9. John Michell 1667–1716
      4. 4. Robert Mitchell 1623–
    2. 2. John Michell 1597–
    3. 3. Thomas Michell 1593–
    4. 4. William (Daniel) Michell 1597–
    5. 5. Alice Michell 1599–1601
  2. 2. Peter Michell 1556–1580
  3. 3. Henry Michell 1555–
  4. 4. Robert Michell 1552–1564
  5. 5. Thomas Michell 1554–1588
  6. 6. John Michell 1549–1569
  7. 7. James Michell 1551–1607
  8. 8. Mary Michell –1666

John Michell's Timeline

5 Records

1520
1520
Birth of John Michell in Gwinear, Cornwall, England
Gwinear, Cornwall, England
1596
7 Feb 1596
Age 76
Death of John Michell in Truro, Cornwall, England
Truro, Cornwall, England
1601
6 Sep 1601
Age 81
John Michell was baptized in Northamptonshire, England
Northamptonshire, England
1671
22 Feb 1671
Age 151
John Michell was baptized in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1723
17 Apr 1723
Age 203
John Michell was baptized in Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England
Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1520
    Event Place: Gwinear, Cornwall, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1601
    Event Place: Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England, UK; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 285p205

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1671
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 7354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1723
    Event Place: Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cornwall, England
    Record Source: London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; City of London Freedoms Admissions; Reference Number: COLCHDFR021004-1011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1596
    Event Place: Truro, Cornwall, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridport, Dorset, England
    Record Source: England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

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