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Peter Woodward 1608–1685

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 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

Born 10 Dec 1608 · Brocking, Essex, England
Died 9 May 1685 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Woodward (1585–1640)
Mother Joanne Clay
Siblings Edward Woodward, John Woodward, Mary Woodward, William Woodward

Researchers connected through Peter Woodward 1608–1685

and 7 more tree owners connected with Peter Woodward 1608–1685

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

1608
Birth of Peter Woodward in Brocking, Essex, England
Birth
1685
Death of Peter Woodward in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Lejre, Roskilde, Denmark (1000) to Brocking, Essex, England (1608) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
Peter Woodward PTP
1608–1685
Brocking, Essex, England
Parents
Robert Woodward PTP
1585–1640
Braintree, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Woodward's Descendants

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Peter Woodward PTP 1608–1685