Sir Knight William Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes 1536–1636
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes 1536–1636
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Immediate Family
Biography
Sir Knight William Jenks, Jenkes, Jenckes was born in 1536 in Shrewsbury, Shrops, England, the child of sir thomas hugh jenks jenkes jenckes and lady anne agnes jenks jenkes jenckes wentworth. Sir Knight William Jenks, Jenkes, Jenckes married lady alicia griffin, and had children including john jenckes jenks sr. Sir Knight William Jenks, Jenkes, Jenckes passed away in 1636 in Clun, Shropshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes
This ancestor line traces from Holbendred, Clunbury Parish, Shropshire, England (1510) to Shrewsbury, Shrops, England (1536) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes (1536–1636) was born in Shrewsbury, Shrops, England and died in Clun, Shropshire, , 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 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir Jenks\Jenkes\Jenckes's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record