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Francis Wilks 1639–1678 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1639

Birth Location: Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood

Death Date: April 1678

Death Location: Kirkby Overblow

Father: John Wilks

Mother: Hellen Wade

Spouse(s): Ann None

Children(s): Richard Wilkes

In 1639, Francis Wilks entered the world in Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood, born to John Wilks And Hellen Wade. Francis Wilks married Ann, and had children including Richard Wilkes. Francis Wilks passed away in 1678 in Kirkby Overblow.

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Biography

  • In 1639, Francis Wilks entered the world in Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood, born to John Wilks And Hellen Wade.
  • Francis Wilks married Ann, and had children including Richard Wilkes.
  • Francis Wilks passed away in 1678 in Kirkby Overblow.

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Francis Wilks's Ancestors

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Francis Wilks
1639–1678
Birth Place: Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood
Parents
John Wilks
1611–1665
Leeds
Hellen Wade
1622–1669
Dunkeswick, Harewood
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Francis Wilks's Descendants

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Francis Wilks (1639–April 1678) m. Ann (01 Jan 1635–01 May 1719)
  1. 1. Richard Wilkes 1671–1720 m. Elizabeth Holmes 1664–1721
    1. 1. Francis Wilkes 1700–1745 m. Margaret (Grace) Charles 1720–1745
      1. 1. Thomas Wilkes 1735–1808 m. Mary Conyers 1747–1810
        1. 1. Abner Wilkes 1766–1839 m. Martha (Crider) Crowder 1770–1829

Francis Wilks's Timeline

2 Records

1639
1639
Birth of Francis Wilks in Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood
Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood
1678
April 1678
Age 39
Death of Francis Wilks in Kirkby Overblow
Kirkby Overblow

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1639
    Event Place: Huby, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Harewood

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1678
    Event Place: Kirkby Overblow

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