Who was John Wentworth?

John Wentworth (1369–1425) was born in North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England and died in Kirby, North Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wentworth 1369–1425

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

Born 27 JUN 1369 · North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England

Died 15 OCT 1425 · Kirby, North Yorkshire, England

Father John Wentworth

Mother Joan De Tyas

Spouse Agnes Dronsfield

Children Roger Wentworth

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In 1369, John Wentworth entered the world in North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England, born to john wentworth and joan de tyas. John Wentworth married agnes dronsfield, and had children including roger wentworth. John Wentworth passed away in 1425 in Kirby, North Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of John Wentworth in North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England

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Death of John Wentworth in Kirby, North Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wentworth

This ancestor line traces from Burgh Wallis, Doncaster, West Riding Yorkshire, England (1230) to North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England (1369) across 4 generations.

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: John Wentworth (1369–1425) was born in North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England and died in Kirby, North Yorkshire, 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 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.
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