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James Gawkroger 1578–1628

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Gawkroger in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 7 Sep 1578 · Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, , England
Died 6 Oct 1628 · Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, , England
Spouse Martha Ainsworth (1578–1632)
Children Mary Platts

Researchers connected through James Gawkroger 1578–1628

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Immediate Family

Parents
Children
Mary Platts

Biography

In 1578, James Gawkroger entered the world in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. James Gawkroger married martha ainsworth, and had children including mary platts. James Gawkroger passed away in 1628 in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of James Gawkroger in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1628
Death of James Gawkroger in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gawkroger

This ancestor line traces from Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England (1540) to Halifax Parish, Sowerby, Yorkshire, England (1578) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Gawkroger (1578–1628) was born in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, , England and died in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, , England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 2 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.

Related Records

James Gawkroger's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Gawkroger PTP
1578–1628
Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Gawkroger's Descendants

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James Gawkroger PTP 1578–1628 m. Martha Ainsworth PTP 1578–1632