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John Woodcock 1501–1561

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have John Woodcock 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jan 1501 · Henham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Died 3 Jan 1561 · St Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
Spouse Martha Woodworth
Children Lady Alice Goot Woodcock

Researchers connected through John Woodcock 1501–1561

and 6 more tree owners connected with John Woodcock 1501–1561

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Woodcock began in 1501 in Henham, Essex, England, United Kingdom. John Woodcock married martha woodworth, and had children including lady alice goot woodcock. John Woodcock passed away in 1561 in St Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1501
Birth of John Woodcock in Henham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1561
Death of John Woodcock in St Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
Death
1862
John Woodcock was married in St. Mary, Newington, England, UK
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Woodcock

This ancestor line traces from Henham, Essex, England (1480) to Henham, Essex, , England (1501) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Woodcock (1501–1561) was born in Henham, Essex, England, United Kingdom and died in St Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England. 7 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, 7 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.

Related Records

John Woodcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Woodcock PTP
1501–1561
Henham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Woodcock's Descendants

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John Woodcock PTP 1501–1561