Peter Woodward 1608–1685
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Woodward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Peter Woodward 1608–1685
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Immediate Family
Biography
Peter Woodward was born in 1608 in Brocking, Essex, England, the child of robert woodward and joanne clay. Peter Woodward passed away in 1685 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Woodward
This ancestor line traces from Lejre, Roskilde, Denmark (1000) to Brocking, Essex, England (1608) across 24 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Woodward (1608–1685) was born in Brocking, Essex, England and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Peter 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 24 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.
Peter Woodward's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record