Sir Fane (1579–1629) was born in Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England and died in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane 1579–1629

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Feb 1579 · Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England

Died 23 MAR 1629 · Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England

Father Sir Knight Thomas Fane Sir

Mother Mary Baroness Le Despencer Sir Thomas Fane Knight Rt Hon Sir Henry Nevill Knight De Neville Baroness Le Dispencer Lady

Spouse Mary 1St Countess Of Westmoreland Mildmay

Children Lady Mary Fane

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Knight Thomas Fane Sir

Mary Baroness Le Despencer Sir Thomas Fane Knight Rt Hon Sir Henry Nevill Knight De Neville Baroness Le Dispencer Lady

Spouse(s)

Mary 1St Countess Of Westmoreland Mildmay

Children

Lady Mary Fane

Biography

The story of Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane began in 1579 in Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England. Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane married mary 1st countess of westmoreland mildmay, and had children including lady mary fane. Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane passed away in 1629 in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England.

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1579

Birth of Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane in Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England

Birth

1599

Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane was married in Kent, England

Marriage

1602

Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane was married in Mary Mildmay married the half 8th cousin 16 x removed of

Marriage

1629

Death of Sir Francis 1ST Earl of Westmoreland Fane in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Fane

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England (1579) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Fane (1579–1629) was born in Bedsell, Tudeley, Kent, England and died in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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