YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Henry Francis Willoughby 1579 – 1653 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1579

Birth Location: Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 20 November 1653

Death Location: Spm

Father: Sir Risely

Mother: Lady Hawe

Spouse(s): Elizabeth KNOLLYS

Children(s): Margaret Willoughby

Henry Francis Willoughby was born in 1579 in Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England, the child of Sir John Willoughby, of Risely and Lady Frances Hawe. Henry Francis Willoughby married Elizabeth KNOLLYS, and had children including Margaret Ann Willoughby. Henry Francis Willoughby passed away in 1653 in Spm.

Find more search results for Henry Willoughby
HW

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:
C
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

  • Henry Francis Willoughby was born in 1579 in Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England, the child of Sir John Willoughby, of Risely and Lady Frances Hawe.
  • Henry Francis Willoughby married Elizabeth KNOLLYS, and had children including Margaret Ann Willoughby.
  • Henry Francis Willoughby passed away in 1653 in Spm.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Willoughby's Ancestors

Self
Henry Willoughby
1579 – 1653
Birth Place: Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Sir John Willoughby, of Risely
1555 – 1602
Risley, Derby, England
Lady (Frances) Hawe
1557 – 1602
Helgay, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Sir (George ELAFE WILLOUGHBY of) Nottinghamshire
1520 – 1560
Willoughby, Nottinghamshire, England
Elizabeth (Jane) NEALE
1525 – 1624
Risley,Derbyshire,England
Sir (Henry Hawe of) Woodhall
1535 – 1592
Helgay, Norfolk, England
Lady (Ursula) HOLDICH
1540 – 1594
England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Neale
1500 – 1558
Lady Storey
1500 – 1581
Sir Hawe
1500 – 1539
Lady Hereward
1505 – 1539
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clement Harward
– 1586
Ann Hastye
– 1570

Henry Willoughby's Descendants

1.
HW
Henry (Francis) Willoughby (14 September 1579 – 20 November 1653) m. Elizabeth KNOLLYS (1579 – BEF 1621)
  1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Willoughby (14 May 1605 – 1688) m. Sir (Henry Griffith) II (1603 – 1646)
    1. 1. Samuel (Goldsmith) Griffith (1637 – 8 September 1717) m. Elizabeth (Soones) Evans (1645 – 16 December 1718)
      1. 1. Dr (Septimus Griffith) Davis (30 Sep 1658 – 1684) m. Elizabeth (Frances) Harris (1660 – 1685)
        1. 1. Griffith (Griffin) Davis (01 Jul 1683 – Abt 1766) m. Elizabeth (Eleanor) Forrest (02 Jan 1686 – 06 May 1787)

Henry Willoughby's Timeline

6 Records

1579
14 September 1579
Birth of Henry Francis Willoughby in Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England
Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England
1600
1600
Age 21
Henry Francis Willoughby was married in Risley, Derbyshire, England
Risley, Derbyshire, England
1604
1604
Age 25
Henry Francis Willoughby was married in Risley, Derby, England
Risley, Derby, England
1606
1606
Age 27
Henry Francis Willoughby was married
None
1621
1621
Age 42
Henry Francis Willoughby was married in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England
1653
20 November 1653
Age 74
Death of Henry Francis Willoughby in Spm
Spm

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1579
    Event Place: Of, Risley, Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1600
    Event Place: Risley, Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1604
    Event Place: Risley, Derby, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1606

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1621
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 November 1653
    Event Place: Spm

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