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John Fitzwilliam 1377–1417

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Fitzwilliam 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 5 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1377 · Yorkshire, England
Died 05 Jul 1417 · Wakefield, Yorkshire, , England
Father Sir William Fitz William
Mother Maude Cromwell
Spouse Eleanor De Greene
Children Jane Fitzwilliam, Joan Fitzwilliam, John Fitz Williams, Maud Fitzwilliam, Nicholas Fitzwilliam, Ralph Fitzwilliam, Robert Fitzwilliam, William Fitzwilliam

Researchers connected through John Fitzwilliam 1377–1417

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Biography

In 1377, John Fitzwilliam entered the world in Yorkshire, England, born to sir william fitz william and maude cromwell. John Fitzwilliam married eleanor de greene, and had children including jane fitzwilliam, joan fitzwilliam, john fitz williams, maud fitzwilliam, nicholas fitzwilliam, ralph fitzwilliam, robert fitzwilliam, william fitzwilliam. John Fitzwilliam passed away in 1417 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1377
Birth of John Fitzwilliam in Yorkshire, England
Birth
1417
Death of John Fitzwilliam in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fitzwilliam

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1350) to Yorkshire, England (1377) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Fitzwilliam (1377–1417) was born in Yorkshire, England and died in Wakefield, Yorkshire, , England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John Fitzwilliam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Fitzwilliam PTP
1377–1417
Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Fitzwilliam's Descendants

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John Fitzwilliam PTP 1377–1417