YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh 1519–1569 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1519

Birth Location: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England

Death Date: 30 November 1569

Death Location: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England

Father: Edward Raleigh

Mother: Elizabeth Bourchier

Spouse(s): Gertrude Courtenay

Children(s): Eleanor York, Elizabeth Chichester, John Chichester, Cecily Hatch, Edward Chichester, Dorothy Chichester

In 1519, John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh entered the world in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England, born to Edward Chichester Of Raleigh And Elizabeth Bourchier. John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh married Gertrude Courtenay, and had children including Cecily Hatch, Dorothy Chichester, Edward Of Raleigh Chichester, Eleanor Chichester Countess Of York, Elizabeth Chichester, John Chichester. John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh passed away in 1569 in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England.

Find more search results for John Raleigh
JR

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:
A
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

  • In 1519, John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh entered the world in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England, born to Edward Chichester Of Raleigh And Elizabeth Bourchier.
  • John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh married Gertrude Courtenay, and had children including Cecily Hatch, Dorothy Chichester, Edward Of Raleigh Chichester, Eleanor Chichester Countess Of York, Elizabeth Chichester, John Chichester.
  • John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh passed away in 1569 in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Raleigh's Ancestors

Self
John Raleigh
1519–1569
Birth Place: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
Parents
Edward Chichester of Raleigh
1496–1522
Devon, England
Elizabeth Bourchier
1500–1548
Bounton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John Bourchier
1470–1539
Essex, England
Cecily Bourchier
1474–1517
Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Raleigh's Descendants

1.
JR
John (I Lord Chichester van) Raleigh (1519–30 November 1569) m. Gertrude Courtenay (1525–30 April 1566)
  1. 1. Eleanor (Chichester Countess of) York 1547–1585 m. John Bassett 1544–1600 m. Arthur Bassett 1540–1586
    1. 1. Hanniball Basset 1577–1642 m. Amie Harrie 1581–1630
      1. 1. John Basset 1604–1681 m. Elynor Old 1612–1671 m. Anne Basset –1698
        1. 1. Amy (Amia (Richardson)) Basset 1647–1735 m. Edward Richards 1634–1696
      2. 2. Amy Basset 1610–1610
    2. 2. Margaret Bassett 1567–1619
    3. 3. Robert Basset 1573–1641
    4. 4. Anne (Bassett of) Chichester 1570–1664
  2. 2. Elizabeth Chichester 1545–1630
  3. 3. John Chichester 1549–1586
  4. 4. Cecily Hatch 1547–1584 m. Thomas Hatch 1557–1584
  5. 5. Edward (of Raleigh) Chichester 1558–1648
  6. 6. Dorothy Chichester 1556–1576

John Raleigh's Timeline

2 Records

1519
1519
Birth of John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
1569
30 November 1569
Age 50
Death of John I Lord Chichester van Raleigh in Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1519
    Event Place: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 November 1569
    Event Place: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barnstaple, North Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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