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Ann Knevett 1617–1700

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ann Knevett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Nov 1617 · Wilmslow, Cheshire, , England
Died 28 Jan 1700 · Wilmslow, Cheshire, , England,
Father William Knevelt
Mother Ellen Cash
Spouse Randle Janney (1608–1698)
Children Mary Janney, William Janney
Siblings Robert Knevett

Researchers connected through Ann Knevett 1617–1700

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Biography

Ann Knevett was born in 1617 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, the child of william knevelt and ellen cash. Ann Knevett married randle janney, and had children including mary janney, william janney. Ann Knevett passed away in 1700 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England,.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1617
Birth of Ann Knevett in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Birth
1623
Ann Knevett was married
Marriage
1700
Death of Ann Knevett in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ann Knevett

This ancestor line traces from Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England (1484) to Wilmslow, Cheshire, England (1617) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Knevett (1617–1700) was born in Wilmslow, Cheshire, , England and died in Wilmslow, Cheshire, , England,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ann Knevett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ann Knevett PTP
1617–1700
Wilmslow, Cheshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ann Knevett's Descendants

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Ann Knevett PTP 1617–1700 m. Randle Janney PTP 1608–1698