John Hawes (1450–1504) was born in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England and died in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John James Hawes 1450–1504

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Nov 1450 · Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England

Died 13 Nov 1504 · Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England

Father Richard Hawes

Mother Elizabeth Weston

Spouse Catherine Holmes

Children John Hawes

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The story of John James Hawes began in 1450 in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England. John James Hawes married catherine holmes, and had children including john hawes. John James Hawes passed away in 1504 in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England.

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Birth of John James Hawes in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England

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Death of John James Hawes in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hawes

This ancestor line traces from West Clandon, Surrey, England (1380) to Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England (1450) across 4 generations.

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: John Hawes (1450–1504) was born in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England and died in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, 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 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 4 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.