Who was Henry Stafford?

Henry Stafford (1455–1483) was born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales and died in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. 18 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 16 generations of this lineage.

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Henry Stafford 1455–1483

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18 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Stafford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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: B — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1455 · Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

Died 2 Nov 1483 · Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

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Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a … One World Tree (sm) GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … Marriage OneWorldTree The Church of Jesus Christ …

Researchers connected through Henry Stafford 1455–1483

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Biography

The story of Henry Stafford began in 1455 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Henry Stafford passed away in 1483 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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Record Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Record One World Tree (sm)
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record Marriage
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Record OneWorldTree
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) (Name: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998;)

Life Timeline

1455

Birth of Henry Stafford in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

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1483

Death of Henry Stafford in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1000) to Abergavenny, Monmouth, Wales (1455) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Stafford (1455–1483) was born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales and died in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. 18 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, 18 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 16 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.

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Henry Stafford PTP

1455–1483

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales