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John Thomas Wood (Woodes) 1559–1638

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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12 researchers on YourRoots have John (Woodes) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Nov 1559 · Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Died 21 Sep 1638 · Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Father George Wood Jr
Mother Anne Fox
Spouse Margaret Dawson 15 2
Children Edward Francis Wood, John Wood
Siblings Eleazer Woode

Researchers connected through John (Woodes) 1559–1638

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Biography

The story of John Thomas Wood (Woodes) began in 1559 in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. John Thomas Wood (Woodes) married margaret dawson 15 2, and had children including edward francis wood, john wood. John Thomas Wood (Woodes) passed away in 1638 in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1550
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Yorkshire, England
Marriage
1559
Birth of John Thomas Wood (Woodes) in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1559
Birth of John Thomas Wood (Woodes) in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Birth
1577
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Leeds, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Marriage
1580
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Leeds, St Peter Leeds Parish Church, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Marriage
1586
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Marriage
1590
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married
Marriage
1590
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Saint Vigor,Fulbourn,Cambridge,England
Marriage
1596
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Lazant, Cornwall, England
Marriage
1609
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) was married in Foxley, Wiltshire, England
Marriage
1638
Death of John Thomas Wood (Woodes) in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Death
1638
Death of John Thomas Wood (Woodes) in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John (Woodes)

This ancestor line traces from Sowerby, Halifax, York County, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England (1559) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John (Woodes) (1559–1638) was born in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England and died in Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. 12 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 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 3 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 (Woodes)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thomas Wood (Woodes) PTP
1559–1638
Kirkburton, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John (Woodes)'s Descendants

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John Thomas Wood (Woodes) PTP 1559–1638