Who was William Stafford?

William Stafford (1375–1395) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Pleshey, Essex, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Stafford 1375–1395

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 21 SEP 1375 · Staffordshire, England

Died 6 APR 1395 · Pleshey, Essex, England

Father Hugh De Stafford

Mother Philippe De Beauchamp

Siblings Catharine Stafford, Edmund Stafford, Hugh Stafford, Joan De Stafford, Margaret De Stafford, Ralph De Stafford, Thomas De Stafford

Records

Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh De Stafford

Philippe De Beauchamp

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1375, William Stafford entered the world in Staffordshire, England, born to hugh de stafford and philippe de beauchamp. William Stafford passed away in 1395 in Pleshey, Essex, England.

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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1375

Birth of William Stafford in Staffordshire, England

Birth

1395

Death of William Stafford in Pleshey, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Stafford

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Staffordshire, England (1375) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Stafford (1375–1395) was born in Staffordshire, England and died in Pleshey, Essex, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 16 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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