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Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth 1565–1649

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Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Chastworth 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1565 · Thelbridge, Devonshire, England
Died 24 Aug 1649 · Chastworth House, Bishops Nympton, Devonshire, England
Father Henery Whitstone
Mother Lady Joane Whitstone Countess Of Chastworth
Spouse Sir Hugh Blackmore Earl Of Whitechapel Manor
Children Anthony Blackmore, Anthony Blakemore, Bartholomew Blakemore, Edward Blakemore Earl Of Chastworth, Edward John Lewis Blackmore, Elizabeth Blackmore, Frances Blackmore, Hugh Blackmore Ii, Joan Blackmore Hoppin Hopkins, Johane Blackmore, John Blackmore, Peternell Blackmore, Sir Thomas Blackmore Earl Of Chatsworth, Susannah Blackmore

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Biography

Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth was born in 1565 in Thelbridge, Devonshire, England, the child of henery whitstone and lady joane whitstone countess of chastworth. Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth married sir hugh blackmore earl of whitechapel manor, and had children including anthony blackmore, anthony blakemore, bartholomew blakemore, edward blakemore earl of chastworth, edward john lewis blackmore, elizabeth blackmore, frances blackmore, hugh blackmore ii, joan blackmore hoppin hopkins, johane blackmore, john blackmore, peternell blackmore, sir thomas blackmore earl of chatsworth, susannah blackmore. Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth passed away in 1649 in Chastworth House, Bishops Nympton, Devonshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1565
Birth of Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth in Thelbridge, Devonshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth in Chastworth House, Bishops Nympton, Devonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Chastworth

This ancestor line traces from Thelbridge,Devon, England (1539) to Thelbridge, Devonshire, England (1565) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Chastworth (1565–1649) was born in Thelbridge, Devonshire, England and died in Chastworth House, Bishops Nympton, Devonshire, 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 Lady 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.
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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.

Lady Chastworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth PTP
1565–1649
Thelbridge, Devonshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth PTP
1565–1649
Thelbridge, Devonshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Lady Joane Whitstone, Countess of Chastworth PTP
1565–1649
Thelbridge, Devonshire, England

Lady Chastworth's Descendants