YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

John Rolfe 1796 – 1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Great Barton, Suffolk, England

Death Date: Sep 1887

Death Location: Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

Father: John Rolf

Mother: Ann Marlton

Spouse(s): Mary Winch

Children(s): Anna Rolfe, William Rolfe, Esther Rolfe, Susannah Rolfe, Amelia Rolfe, Emily Rolfe, Lucy Rolfe, Elizabeth Rolfe, Charles Rolfe

The story of John Rolfe began in 1796 in Great Barton, Suffolk, England. In 1841, John Rolfe resided in Great Barton, Suffolk, England. In 1851, John Rolfe resided in Great Barton, Suffolk, England. John Rolfe married Mary Ann Winch, and had children including Anna Rolfe, William Marlton Rolfe, Esther Rolfe, Susannah Rolfe, Amelia Rolfe, Emily Rolfe, Lucy Rolfe, Elizabeth Rolfe, Charles Rolfe. John Rolfe passed away in 1887 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England.

Find more search results for John Rolfe
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

  • The story of John Rolfe began in 1796 in Great Barton, Suffolk, England.
  • In 1841, John Rolfe resided in Great Barton, Suffolk, England.
  • In 1851, John Rolfe resided in Great Barton, Suffolk, England.
  • John Rolfe married Mary Ann Winch, and had children including Anna Rolfe, William Marlton Rolfe, Esther Rolfe, Susannah Rolfe, Amelia Rolfe, Emily Rolfe, Lucy Rolfe, Elizabeth Rolfe, Charles Rolfe.
  • John Rolfe passed away in 1887 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Rolfe's Ancestors

Self
John Rolfe
1796 – 1887
Birth Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Parents
John Rolf
1770 – 1861
Sicklesmere, Suffolk, England
Ann (Bell) Marlton
1772 – 1818
Grandparents
Henry Rolf
1737 – 1816
Hereford Norfolk England
Elizabeth Garland
1735 – 1778
Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
William Rolf
1709 – 1750
Mary Cowper
1717 – 1768
Robert Garland
1693 – 1754
Susanna Prewer
1692 – 1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Rolfe
1687 – 1740
Mary Denton
1690 – 1750
Joseph Cowper
1684 – 1737
Rose
Robert Garland
1660 – 1716
Mary Murrells
1665 – 1730

John Rolfe's Descendants

1.
JR
John Rolfe (1796 – Sep 1887) m. Mary (Ann) Winch (abt 1801 – 10 Nov 1881)
  1. 1. Anna Rolfe (1827 – 1883)
  2. 2. William (Marlton) Rolfe (1833 – )
  3. 3. Esther Rolfe (1835 – Mar 1919)
  4. 4. Susannah Rolfe (1837 – 12 Jul 1933)
  5. 5. Amelia Rolfe (1839 – )
  6. 6. Emily Rolfe (1841 – )
  7. 7. Lucy Rolfe (1843 – )
  8. 8. Elizabeth Rolfe (1845 – )
  9. 9. Charles Rolfe (abt 1848 – Jun 1917) m. Ellen (Abt. 1843 – )
    1. 1. Maud (Mary) Rolfe (April 1868 – )
    2. 2. Anne (E) Rolfe (abt 1874 – )

John Rolfe's Timeline

8 Records

1796
1796
Birth of John Rolfe in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1841
1841
Age 45
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1851
1851
Age 55
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1851
1851
Age 55
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1861
1861
Age 65
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1871
1871
Age 75
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1881
1881
Age 85
John Rolfe resided here in Great Barton, Suffolk, England
Great Barton, Suffolk, England
1887
Sep 1887
Age 91
Death of John Rolfe in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1841; Folio: 23; Page: 14; GSU roll: 1341445.
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1726; Folio: 104; Page: 12; GSU roll: 830765.
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 1139; Folio: 109; Page: 19; GSU roll: 542761.
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1791; Folio: 657; Page: 4; GSU roll: 207440.
    [5] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 1036; Book: 2; Civil Parish: Great Barton; County: Suffolk; Enumeration District: 9; Folio: 7; Page: 10; Line: 21; GSU roll: 474643.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 1036; Book: 2; Civil Parish: Great Barton; County: Suffolk; Enumeration District: 9; Folio: 7; Page: 10; Line: 21; GSU roll: 474643.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1791; Folio: 657; Page: 4; GSU roll: 207440.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1791; Folio: 657; Page: 4; GSU roll: 207440.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 1139; Folio: 109; Page: 19; GSU roll: 542761.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1726; Folio: 104; Page: 12; GSU roll: 830765.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Great Barton, Suffolk, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1841; Folio: 23; Page: 14; GSU roll: 1341445.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1887
    Event Place: Downham, Cambridgeshire, 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