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Francis Knollys 1510–1596 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1510/1514

Birth Location: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England

Death Date: 18 August 1596

Death Location: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England

Father: Robert Knollys

Mother: Lettice Penystone

Spouse(s): Katherine None

Children(s): Anne Knollys

The story of Francis Knollys began in 1510 in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England. Francis Knollys married Katherine, and had children including Anne Knollys. Francis Knollys passed away in 1596 in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Knollys began in 1510 in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England.
  • Francis Knollys married Katherine, and had children including Anne Knollys.
  • Francis Knollys passed away in 1596 in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England.

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Children(s)

Francis Knollys's Ancestors

Self
Francis Knollys
1510–1596
Birth Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Robert Knollys
1481–1521
North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
Lettice Penystone
1481–1558
England
Grandparents
Robert|Thomas (Knollys) Knollys
–1458
Great-Grandparents
Margaret D'Oilly
–1449
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Knollys's Descendants

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Francis Knollys (1510/1514–18 August 1596) m. Katherine (June 1524–15 January 1569)
  1. 1. Anne Knollys 1555–1608 m. Thomas (West 2nd Lord) Delaware 1555–1602
    1. 1. John West 1590–1659 m. Anne Percy 1600–1650
      1. 1. John West 1632–1689 m. Ursula (Unity) Croshaw 1636–1669
    2. 2. Robert West 1575–
    3. 3. Wakingham West 1579–
    4. 4. Anne West 1581–
    5. 5. Penelope West 1582–1618 m. Hertbert Pelham 1580–1624
      1. 1. Herbert Pelham 1600–
      2. 2. Penelope Pelham 1619–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Pelham 1624–
    6. 6. Katherine West 1583–
    7. 7. Francis West 1586–1634
    8. 8. Letitia West 1589–
    9. 9. Nathaniel West 1592–1624 m. Frances Greville 1599–1635
      1. 1. Nathaniel West 1622–1671
    10. 10. Elizabeth West 1573–1633 m. Herbert Pelham 1545–1620 m. Richard Saltonstall 1586–1661
      1. 1. Katherine Pelham 1607–1609
    11. 11. Thomas (West 3rd Lord) Delaware 1577–1618 m. Cecily Shirley –1662
      1. 1. Cecilia West 1605–1638
      2. 2. Henry (West 4th Lord) Delaware 1603–1628

Francis Knollys's Timeline

4 Records

1510
1510/1514
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
1514
1514
Age 4
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield, Grays, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherfield, Grays, Oxfordshire, England
1596
19 July 1596
Age 86
Death of Francis Knollys in Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England
1596
18 August 1596
Age 86
Death of Francis Knollys in Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1514
    Event Place: Rotherfield, Grays, Oxfordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1510/1514
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] International, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1596
    Event Place: Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] International, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 August 1596
    Event Place: Rotherford Greys, Oxfordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] International, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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