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HENRY Sands 1572–1626

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have HENRY Sands in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Sep 1572 · Woolwich, Kent, England
Died 9 Nov 1626 · Groton, Suffolk, England
Father Lady Cecily Wilsford Sandys
Mother Edward Sandys
Spouse Elizabeth Goffe
Children James Sands Sandys

Researchers connected through HENRY Sands 1572–1626

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Biography

In 1572, HENRY Sands entered the world in Woolwich, Kent, England, born to lady cecily wilsford sandys and edward sandys. HENRY Sands married elizabeth goffe, and had children including james sands sandys. HENRY Sands passed away in 1626 in Groton, Suffolk, England.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1572
Birth of HENRY Sands in Woolwich, Kent, England
Birth
1626
Death of HENRY Sands in Groton, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from HENRY Sands

This ancestor line traces from Hartridge, Cranbrook, Kent, England (1480) to Woolwich, Kent, England (1572) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HENRY Sands (1572–1626) was born in Woolwich, Kent, England and died in Groton, Suffolk, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have HENRY 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 3 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.

HENRY Sands's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
HENRY Sands PTP
1572–1626
Woolwich, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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HENRY Sands's Descendants

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HENRY Sands PTP 1572–1626