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 9 generations of this lineage.

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Henry Stafford 1455–1483

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Full name consistent across 18 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 18 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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18 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Stafford 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1455 · Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

Died 2 Nov 1483 · Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Father Edmond Tudor Earl Van Richmond

Mother Margaret Beaufort

Siblings Edmund De La Pole, George Stanley, Hendrik Vii Tudor Koning Van Engeland Earl Van Richmond, Henry Vii, Henry Vii Tudor, Mary Tudor

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists One World Tree (sm) GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … OneWorldTree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Tudor Earl Van Richmond

Margaret Beaufort

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

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

Sources

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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 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 OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1455

Birth of Henry Stafford in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

Birth

1483

Death of Henry Stafford in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Namur, France (1155) to Abergavenny, Monmouth, Wales (1455) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage

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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 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.