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John Willmote 1540–1643

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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 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Willmote in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 5 Apr 1540 · Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England
Died 24 Nov 1643 · Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England
Father Michael Wilmarth
Mother Patoun Pawtoune Agnes Markaunt Willmote
Siblings Agnes Blanchard, Brian Wellmate, Edward Wellmate, Edward Willmote, Elizabeth Willmote, Grace Wellmate, James John Wellmate, James Wellmate, Lady Margaret Marie Willmonte, Margareta Wyllymott, Mary Ann Willmott, Nathaniel Willmote, William Wellmote

Researchers connected through John Willmote 1540–1643

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Willmote was born in 1540 in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England, the child of michael wilmarth and patoun pawtoune agnes markaunt willmote. John Willmote passed away in 1643 in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1540
Birth of John Willmote in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1643
Death of John Willmote in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Willmote

This ancestor line traces from Cornwalll, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1330) to Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England (1540) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Willmote (1540–1643) was born in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England and died in Kelshall, Hertfordshire, 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 8 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 Willmote's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Willmote PTP
1540–1643
Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England
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Grandparents
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John Willmote's Descendants

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John Willmote PTP 1540–1643