Who was John Wagstaff?

John Wagstaff (1852–1919) was born in Ironville, Derbyshire, England and died in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wagstaff 1852–1919

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1852 · Ironville, Derbyshire, England

Died 7 Jan 1919 · Selston, Nottinghamshire, England

Records

Census - 1901 - Selston, … Family - Ellen Stevenson nee …

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Biography

John Wagstaff was born in 1852 in Ironville, Derbyshire, England. John Wagstaff passed away in 1919 in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Record Census - 1901 - Selston, Notts
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Record Family - Ellen Stevenson nee Moore

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Birth of John Wagstaff in Ironville, Derbyshire, England

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Death of John Wagstaff in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England

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: John Wagstaff (1852–1919) was born in Ironville, Derbyshire, England and died in Selston, Nottinghamshire, 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 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 1 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.
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John Wagstaff PTP

1852–1919

Ironville, Derbyshire, England