Who was Francis Elwess?

Francis Elwess (1741–1820) was born in Wadworth, Yorkshire, , England and died in Branton, Yorkshire, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Elwess 1741–1820

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1741 · Wadworth, Yorkshire, , England

Died 25 May 1820 · Branton, Yorkshire, , England

Father Esther Horncastle

Mother John William Elwess Jnr

Spouse Mary Cliff

Children Frances Elwiss

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Immediate Family

Parents

Esther Horncastle

John William Elwess Jnr

Spouse(s)

Mary Cliff

Children

Frances Elwiss

Biography

The story of Francis Elwess began in 1741 in Wadworth, Yorkshire, England. Francis Elwess married mary cliff, and had children including frances elwiss. Francis Elwess passed away in 1820 in Branton, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Francis Elwess in Wadworth, Yorkshire, England

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1820

Death of Francis Elwess in Branton, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Elwess

This ancestor line traces from Wadworth, Yorkshire, England (1655) to Wadworth, Yorkshire, , England (1741) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Elwess (1741–1820) was born in Wadworth, Yorkshire, , England and died in Branton, Yorkshire, , 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 4 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.
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