YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorothy Wood 1702–1770 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1702

Birth Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 10 Sep 1770

Death Location: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England

Father: William Woods

Mother: Catherine None

Spouse(s): Robert Leyland

Children(s): James Layland, Robert Leyland

In 1702, Dorothy Wood entered the world in Wigan, Lancashire, England, born to William Woods And Catherine. Dorothy Wood married Robert Leyland, and had children including James Layland, Robert Leyland. Dorothy Wood passed away in 1770 in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England.

Find more search results for Dorothy Wood
DW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1702, Dorothy Wood entered the world in Wigan, Lancashire, England, born to William Woods And Catherine.
  • Dorothy Wood married Robert Leyland, and had children including James Layland, Robert Leyland.
  • Dorothy Wood passed away in 1770 in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorothy Wood's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Wood
1702–1770
Birth Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Parents
William Woods
1671–1708
Reepham with Kerdiston, Norfolk, England
Catherine
1678–
Grandparents
Erasmus Woods
1643–1697
Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Newman
1646–1682
Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Woods
1625–1679
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean Woods
1600–1706
Ann Wade*
1604–1671

Dorothy Wood's Descendants

1.
DW
Dorothy Wood (1702–10 Sep 1770) m. Robert Leyland (6 May 1697–1757)
  1. 1. James Layland 1733–1825 m. Alice Langshaw 1666–1712
    1. 1. William Layland 1753–1820 m. Ellen Bradshaw 1743–1816
      1. 1. Betty Layland 1781–1853 m. John (Robert) Hodson 1776–1852 m. Jeremiah Hodson 1781–
        1. 1. Samuel (Edward) Hodson 1802–1859 m. Anna (Maria) Hind 1804–1876
        2. 2. Ralph Hodson 1811–1868
        3. 3. Jeremiah Hodson 1818–1872
        4. 4. Thomas Hodson 1797–
        5. 5. John Hodson 1802–1803
        6. 6. Jesse Hodson 1816–1893
        7. 7. Mary Hodson 1811–1886
        8. 8. Alice Hodson 1813–
        9. 9. William Hodson 1806–
      2. 2. Mary Layland 1777–1798
      3. 3. James Leyland 1774–1808
  2. 2. Robert Leyland 1741–1799

Dorothy Wood's Timeline

3 Records

1702
1702
Birth of Dorothy Wood in Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, Lancashire, England
1770
Sep 1770
Age 68
Death of Dorothy Wood in Standish Gate, Lancashire, England
Standish Gate, Lancashire, England
1770
10 Sep 1770
Age 68
Burial of Dorothy Wood in Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1702
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Standishgate
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: of Standishgate
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1770
    Event Place: Standish Gate, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
    [2] Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 28; Reference Numbers: DP24160
    [3] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [4] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1770
    Event Place: Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
    [2] Wigan, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Film Number: 28; Reference Numbers: DP24160
    [3] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [4] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE