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Lady Anne Knollys* 1553–1608

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Knollys* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1553 · Stanford, Berkshire, England
Died 30 Aug 1608 · Lansium, Hants, England
Father Sir Francis Knollys
Mother Lady Katherine Mary Carey
Spouse Sir Thomas 2Nd Baron De La Warre West
Children Anne West, Catherine West, Eleanor West, Elizabeth West, Francis Governor Of Virginia West, Francis West, Helena West, Jane West, John Governer Of Virginia West, Letitia West, Lt Nathaniel West, Margery West, Nathaniel West, Penelope West, Robert West, Thomas 3Rd Baron De La Warr West, Thomas West, Walsingham West
Siblings Anne Knollys, Catherine Knollys, Cecilia Knollys, Cecily Knollys, Edward Sir Knollys, Elizabeth Knollys, Elizabeth Mary Knollys, Henry Knollys, Lettice Knollys, Richard Knollys, Robert Knollys, Sir Francis The Younger Knollys, Sir William 1St Earl Of Banbury Knollys, Thomas Knollys, Thomas Knollys Kg

Researchers connected through Lady Knollys* 1553–1608

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lady Knollys* 1553–1608

Biography

The story of Lady Anne Knollys began in 1553 in Stanford, Berkshire, England. Lady Anne Knollys married sir thomas 2nd baron de la warre west, and had children including anne west, catherine west, eleanor west, elizabeth west, francis governor of virginia west, francis west, helena west, jane west, john governer of virginia west, letitia west, lt nathaniel west, margery west, nathaniel west, penelope west, robert west, thomas 3rd baron de la warr west, thomas west, walsingham west. Lady Anne Knollys passed away in 1608 in Lansium, Hants, England.

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Life Timeline

1553
Birth of Lady Anne Knollys in Stanford, Berkshire, England
Birth
1608
Death of Lady Anne Knollys in Lansium, Hants, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Knollys*

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk County, England (1190) to Stanford, Berkshire, England (1553) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Knollys* (1553–1608) was born in Stanford, Berkshire, England and died in Lansium, Hants, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 13 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.

Lady Knollys*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Anne Knollys* PTP
1553–1608
Stanford, Berkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Knollys*'s Descendants

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LK
Lady Anne Knollys* PTP 1553–1608
  1. 1. Francis West PTP 1586–1692