Henry Francis Willoughby 1579–1649
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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
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Immediate Family
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
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Willoughby
This ancestor line traces from Hilgay, Norfolk, England (1500) to Of,Risley,Derbyshire,England (1579) across 4 generations.
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.
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Henry Willoughby's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record