YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Winston 1547–1587 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1547

Birth Location: Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England

Death Date: 14 Feb 1587

Death Location: St Lawrence Churchyard, Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England

Father: Thomas Winstone

Mother: Elizabeth Niblett

Spouse(s): Gwenllian Herbert

Children(s): Martha Winstone, Gyles WINSTONE, Mary WINSTONE

The story of James Winston began in 1547 in Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England. James Winston married Gwenllian Herbert, and had children including Gyles Winstone, Martha Winstone, Mary Winstone. James Winston passed away in 1587 in St Lawrence Churchyard, Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England.

Find more search results for James Winston
JW

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

  • The story of James Winston began in 1547 in Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England.
  • James Winston married Gwenllian Herbert, and had children including Gyles Winstone, Martha Winstone, Mary Winstone.
  • James Winston passed away in 1587 in St Lawrence Churchyard, Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Winstone
1526–
Birth Location: of Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
TW
Elizabeth Niblett
1526–
Birth Location: England
EN

Spouses(s)

Gwenllian Herbert
1552–1615
Birth Location: Sandhurst, Gloucestershire, , England
GH

Children(s)

Martha Winstone
1580–1651
Birth Location: Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucestershire County, England
MW
Gyles WINSTONE
1577–1662
Birth Location: Sandhurst, Gloucestershire, England
GW
Mary WINSTONE
1574–1576
Birth Location: Sandhurst, Gloucestershire, England
MW

James Winston's Ancestors

Self
James Winston
1547–1587
Birth Place: Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England
Parents
Thomas Winstone
1526–
of Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
Elizabeth Niblett
1526–
England
Grandparents
John Niblett
1501–
Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Niblett
1503–
Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Winston's Descendants

1.
JW
James Winston (1547–14 Feb 1587) m. Gwenllian Herbert (1552–23 Oct 1615)
  1. 1. Martha Winstone 1580–1651 m. Thomas Hurt 1569–1665
    1. 1. William (Hurt(e) "The) immigrant" 1628–1701 m. Margaret Glover 1635–1704
      1. 1. John (Hurt,) Sr. 1655–1723 m. Sarah Yarbrough 1660–1707
        1. 1. William (Hurt) Sr 1680–1749 m. Ann Stennard 1680–1749
        2. 2. Benjamin Hurt 1687–1769
        3. 3. Moses (Hurt) Sr 1710–1783
        4. 4. Matilda Hurt 1704–
        5. 5. John Hurt 1676–1765
        6. 6. Philemon Hurt 1680–1749
        7. 7. Joseph Hurt 1689–1682
        8. 8. Philemon Hurt 1700–1739
        9. 9. James Hurt 1802–
      2. 2. William Hurt 1657–1702
      3. 3. Isabella Hurt 1654–1724
      4. 4. Isabella (Elizabeth) Hurt 1564–1724
    2. 2. Martha Hurt 1625–1626
    3. 3. Philip Hurt 1603–1623
    4. 4. Radulph Hurt 1606–1606
    5. 5. Roger Hurt 1607–1651
    6. 6. Ann Hurt 1622–
    7. 7. Thomas Hurt 1610–1623
    8. 8. Hester Hurt 1616–1626
    9. 9. Marye Hurt 1627–1651
    10. 10. Alice Hurt 1612–1637
    11. 11. Myriald Hurt 1630–1651
    12. 12. Walter Hurt 1614–1701
    13. 13. Theodore Hurt 1610–1619
  2. 2. Gyles WINSTONE 1577–1662
  3. 3. Mary WINSTONE 1574–1576

James Winston's Timeline

2 Records

1547
1547
Birth of James Winston in Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England
Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England
1587
14 Feb 1587
Age 40
Death of James Winston in Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England
Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1547
    Event Place: Willington Court, Sandhurst, Gloucester, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1587
    Event Place: Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St Lawrence Churchyard, Sandhurst, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for James Winston

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