Sir Henry Percy 1421–1461
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Percy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sir Henry Percy began in 1421 in Alnwick, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England. Sir Henry Percy married eleanor alianor poynings percy, and had children including margaret margery percy. Sir Henry Percy passed away in 1461 in Towton, Selby District, North Yorkshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Percy
This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Alnwick, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England (1421) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Percy (1421–1461) was born in Alnwick, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England and died in Towton, Selby District, North Yorkshire, 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 14 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.
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Sir Percy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record