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Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) 1516–1584

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 19 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 19 trees
Death year and location consistent across 19 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
  • Star tree owner

19 researchers on YourRoots have Lady (Whyte) 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 19 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1516 · Lyford, Berkshire, England
Died 23 Dec 1584 · West Hanney, Berkshire, England
Spouse Sir Thomas Yates Lord Of Berkshire
Children Francis Yates The Recusant

Researchers connected through Lady (Whyte) 1516–1584

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) began in 1516 in Lyford, Berkshire, England. Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) married sir thomas yates lord of berkshire, and had children including francis yates the recusant. Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) passed away in 1584 in West Hanney, Berkshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1516
Birth of Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) in Lyford, Berkshire, England
Birth
1524
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married in Lyford, Berkshire, England
Marriage
1530
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married in Lyford Grange, Berkshire, England
Marriage
1533
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married
Marriage
1540
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married in Lyford Grange, Berkshire, England
Marriage
1544
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married in Berkshire, England
Marriage
1550
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) was married in Preston, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage
1584
Death of Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) in West Hanney, Berkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady (Whyte)

This ancestor line traces from Marriot, Somersetshire, England (1490) to Lyford, Berkshire, England (1516) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady (Whyte) (1516–1584) was born in Lyford, Berkshire, England and died in West Hanney, Berkshire, England. 19 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, 19 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.
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

Lady (Whyte)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Frances of Berkshire White (Whyte) PTP
1516–1584
Lyford, Berkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady (Whyte)'s Descendants