Who was Mary Fordham?

Mary Fordham (1577–1645) was born in Matlock, Derbyshire, , England and died in Matlock, Derbyshire, , England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Fordham 1577–1645

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Fordham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 7 independent trees

Born 24 Nov 1577 · Matlock, Derbyshire, , England

Died 28 Jul 1645 · Matlock, Derbyshire, , England

Father Philip Fordham

Mother Elizabeth Shotbolt

Spouse William Ludlam

Children Anthony Ludlam, Clemence Ludlam, Edmund Ludlam, Elizabeth Ludlam Lowers Lawers, F Luddlam, Frances Ludlam, John Ludlam, Thomas Ludlam, William Ludlam Jr

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Elizabeth Ludlam Lowers Lawers

Biography

In 1577, Mary Fordham entered the world in Matlock, Derbyshire, England, born to philip fordham and elizabeth shotbolt. Mary Fordham married william ludlam, and had children including anthony ludlam, clemence ludlam, edmund ludlam, elizabeth ludlam lowers lawers, f luddlam, frances ludlam, john ludlam, thomas ludlam, william ludlam jr. Mary Fordham passed away in 1645 in Matlock, Derbyshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1577

Birth of Mary Fordham in Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Birth

1607

Mary Fordham was married

Marriage

1645

Death of Mary Fordham in Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Fordham

This ancestor line traces from Kelshall, Hertfordshire, England (1500) to Matlock, Derbyshire, , England (1577) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Fordham (1577–1645) was born in Matlock, Derbyshire, , England and died in Matlock, Derbyshire, , England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 4 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.