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John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF 1520–1577

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John GGF 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1520 · Dedham, Essex, England
Died 1 Sep 1577 · Bishopsgate, London, England
Father Sir Thomas Ii Wood 11Ggf
Mother Christian Ferguson
Spouse Mary Catherine Wolcott
Children John Henry Wood

Researchers connected through John GGF 1520–1577

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Biography

In 1520, John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF entered the world in Dedham, Essex, England, born to sir thomas ii wood 11ggf and christian ferguson. John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF married mary catherine wolcott, and had children including john henry wood. John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF passed away in 1577 in Bishopsgate, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1520
Birth of John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF in Dedham, Essex, England
Birth
1577
Death of John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF in Bishopsgate, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John GGF

This ancestor line traces from Dorking Surrey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1491) to Dedham, Essex, England (1520) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John GGF (1520–1577) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Bishopsgate, London, England. 3 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, 3 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 GGF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John "The Clothier" Woode Wood 15th GGF PTP
1520–1577
Dedham, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John GGF's Descendants