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Johis Wilkes 1594–1659

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
C
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Johis Wilkes 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

Born 13 Mar 1594 · Richards Castle, Shropshire England
Died 30 Aug 1659 · London, England
Father Robert Wilkes*** (1564–1642)
Mother Ann Roberts
Spouse Elizabeth Holland (1591–1666)
Children Thomas Wilkes

Researchers connected through Johis Wilkes 1594–1659

and 1 more tree owner connected with Johis Wilkes 1594–1659

Biography

The story of Johis Wilkes began in 1594 in Richards Castle, Shropshire England. Johis Wilkes married elizabeth holland, and had children including thomas wilkes. Johis Wilkes passed away in 1659 in London, England.

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Life Timeline

1594
Birth of Johis Wilkes in Richards Castle, Shropshire England
Birth
1659
Burial of Johis Wilkes in London, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johis Wilkes

This ancestor line traces from Overbury, Worcestershire, England (1520) to Overbury, Worcestershire, England (1564) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johis Wilkes (1594–1659) was born in Richards Castle, Shropshire England and died in London, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Johis 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.
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.

Johis Wilkes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johis Wilkes PTP
1594–1659
Richards Castle, Shropshire England
Parents
Robert Wilkes*** PTP
1564–1642
Overbury, Worcestershire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Johis Wilkes's Descendants

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JW
Johis Wilkes PTP 1594–1659 m. Elizabeth Holland PTP 1591–1666