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Henry Francis Willoughby 1579–1649

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Willoughby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 14 SEP 1579 · Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England
Died 20 NOV 1649 · Spm
Father Sir John Wiilloughby Of Risely
Mother Lady Frances Elizabeth Hawe
Spouse Elizabeth Knollys
Children Margaret Ann Willoughby

Researchers connected through Henry Willoughby 1579–1649

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Biography

Henry Francis Willoughby was born in 1579 in Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England, the child of sir john wiilloughby of risely and lady frances elizabeth hawe. Henry Francis Willoughby married elizabeth knollys, and had children including margaret ann willoughby. Henry Francis Willoughby passed away in 1649 in Spm.

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Life Timeline

1579
Birth of Henry Francis Willoughby in Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England
Birth
1649
Death of Henry Francis Willoughby in Spm
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Willoughby

This ancestor line traces from Hilgay, Norfolk, England (1500) to Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England (1579) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Willoughby (1579–1649) was born in Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England and died in Spm. 4 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, 4 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 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.
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 Willoughby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Henry Francis Willoughby PTP
1579–1649
Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England
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Henry Willoughby's Descendants

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Henry Francis Willoughby PTP 1579–1649