Who was Rachel Woodcock?

Rachel Woodcock (1573–1636) was born in Yoxford, Suffolk, England and died in Ashfield, Hampshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Woodcock 1573–1636

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 23 Aug 1573 · Yoxford, Suffolk, England

Died 31 Oct 1636 · Ashfield, Hampshire, England

Father William Meas

Mother Elizabeth Mease Woodcock

Children William Hovel Smith

Siblings James Woodcock, Joseph Woodcock, Mary Woodcock, Sarah Meas

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Meas

Elizabeth Mease Woodcock

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

William Hovel Smith

Biography

In 1573, Rachel Woodcock entered the world in Yoxford, Suffolk, England, born to william meas and elizabeth mease woodcock. Rachel Woodcock had children including william hovel smith. Rachel Woodcock passed away in 1636 in Ashfield, Hampshire, England.

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1573

Birth of Rachel Woodcock in Yoxford, Suffolk, England

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1636

Death of Rachel Woodcock in Ashfield, Hampshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Woodcock

This ancestor line traces from Of, Yoxford, Suffolk, England (1547) to Yoxford, Suffolk, England (1573) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Woodcock (1573–1636) was born in Yoxford, Suffolk, England and died in Ashfield, Hampshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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.
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