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Elizabeth Woodville 1437–1492

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Woodville in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Feb 1437 · Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England
Died 8 Jun 1492 · Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England
Father Sir Richard Wydeville 1St Earl Rivers Constable Treasurer Of England
Mother Jacquetta Of Luxembourg Duchess Of Bedford
Spouse Edward England (1442–1483)
Children Anne Howard Of York, Bridget Plantagenet, Cecily Plantagenet Welles, Edward V King Of England, Elizabeth Plantagenet Of York, Joan Plantagenet, Katherine Plantagenet Courtenay, Margaret Of York, Mary Plantagenet Of York, Richard Grey, Richard Plantagenet Duke Of York, Thomas Grey
Siblings Agnes Wydeville Dormer, Anne Wydeville Bourchier Grey, Anthony Woodville 2Nd Earl Rivers Baron Scales Earl Rivers, Catherine Wydeville Stafford Tudor, Eleanor Wydeville Grey, Henry Wydeville, John Wydeville, Lady Jacquette Wydeville L Estrange, Lewis Wydeville, Lionel Wydeville Bishop Of Salisbury, Margaret Wydeville Arundel Fitzallen, Martha Wydeville Bromie, Mary Woodville Herbert, Richard Woodville 3Rd Earl Rivers, Thomas Wydeville
Records
Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … England, Extracted Parish and Court … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories UK and Ireland, Find a … Biography & Genealogy Master Index … England & Wales, Prerogative Court … Heritage of faith : the … Marriage
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Woodville began in 1437 in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England. Elizabeth Woodville married edward iv king of england, john grey, and had children including anne howard of york, bridget plantagenet, cecily plantagenet welles, edward v king of england, elizabeth plantagenet of york, joan plantagenet, katherine plantagenet courtenay, margaret of york, mary plantagenet of york, richard grey, richard plantagenet duke of york, thomas grey. Elizabeth Woodville passed away in 1492 in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Church Records England, Extracted Parish and Court Records

  3. 3
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  7. 7
    Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

  8. 8
    Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills

  9. 9
    Record Heritage of faith : the Calvert, Green, and Alvey family histories

  10. 10
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1437
Birth of Elizabeth Woodville in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1492
Death of Elizabeth Woodville in Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Woodville

This ancestor line traces from Maidstone, Kent, England (1410) to Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England (1437) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Woodville (1437–1492) was born in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England and died in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 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

Sir Richard Wydeville 1St Earl Rivers Constable Treasurer Of England
Father
Jacquetta Of Luxembourg Duchess Of Bedford
Mother

Elizabeth Woodville's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Woodville PTP
1437–1492
Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Woodville's Descendants

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Elizabeth Woodville PTP 1437–1492 m. Edward IV King of England PTP 1442–1483
  1. 1. Thomas Grey PTP 1384–1415