Jane (or Joanne) Ferris 1596–1647
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Ferris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jane Ferris 1596–1647
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jane (or Joanne) Ferris was born in 1596 in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England, the child of john ferris sir and agnes rushall. Jane (or Joanne) Ferris married john woodward, and had children including john woodward ii. Jane (or Joanne) Ferris passed away in 1647 in Bishops Cannings, England, United Kingdom.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Ferris
This ancestor line traces from Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1524) to Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England (1596) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jane Ferris (1596–1647) was born in Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England and died in Bishops Cannings, England, United Kingdom. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jane Ferris's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record