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Lettice Knollys 1543–1634

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Lettice Knollys in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 8 independent trees

Born 8 Nov 1543 · Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Died 25 Dec 1634 · Drayton Bassett, Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England
Father Sir Francis Knollys
Mother Katherine Cary
Siblings Abigail Knollys

Researchers connected through Lettice Knollys 1543–1634

and 7 more tree owners connected with Lettice Knollys 1543–1634

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1543, Lettice Knollys entered the world in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England, born to sir francis knollys and katherine cary. Lettice Knollys passed away in 1634 in Drayton Bassett, Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  4. 4
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1543
Birth of Lettice Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1634
Death of Lettice Knollys in Drayton Bassett, Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lettice Knollys

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lettice Knollys (1543–1634) was born in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England and died in Drayton Bassett, Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Lettice 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 1 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.

Lettice Knollys's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lettice Knollys PTP
1543–1634
Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lettice Knollys's Descendants

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Lettice Knollys PTP 1543–1634