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Anne de Ferrers 1315–1367

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 16 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 16 trees
Death year and location consistent across 16 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Anne Ferrers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 16 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Apr 1315 · Groby, Leicestershire, England
Died 8 Aug 1367 · Yoxall, Staffordshire, England
Father William De Ferrers
Mother Ellen Ellena De Menteith
Spouse Edward Le Despenser
Children Edward Le Despencer, Gilbert Despenser, Henry Le Despencer, Hugh Le Despencer, Thomas Le Despenser
Siblings Agnes De Ferrers, Ralf De Ferrers, Thomas Ferrers, William De Ferrers

Researchers connected through Anne Ferrers 1315–1367

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Immediate Family

Parents
William De Ferrers
Ellen Ellena De Menteith
Spouse(s)
Edward Le Despenser
Children
Edward Le Despencer
Gilbert Despenser
Henry Le Despencer
Hugh Le Despencer
Thomas Le Despenser

Biography

In 1315, Anne de Ferrers entered the world in Groby, Leicestershire, England, born to william de ferrers and ellen ellena de menteith. Anne de Ferrers married edward le despenser, and had children including edward le despencer, gilbert despenser, henry le despencer, hugh le despencer, thomas le despenser. Anne de Ferrers passed away in 1367 in Yoxall, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  4. 4
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0

  5. 5
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1315
Birth of Anne de Ferrers in Groby, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1367
Death of Anne de Ferrers in Yoxall, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anne Ferrers

This ancestor line traces from French Flanders, France (1000) to Groby, Leicestershire, England (1315) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anne Ferrers (1315–1367) was born in Groby, Leicestershire, England and died in Yoxall, Staffordshire, England. 16 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Anne in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William De Ferrers
Father
Ellen Ellena De Menteith
Mother

Anne Ferrers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Anne de Ferrers PTP
1315–1367
Groby, Leicestershire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Anne Ferrers's Descendants

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Anne de Ferrers PTP 1315–1367