YourRoots by Genomelink
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

John Knyvett 1395–1445 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1395

Birth Location: Buckenham, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 1445

Death Location: Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England

Father: John Knyvett

Mother: Joan Botetourt

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Clifton, Joan Stafford

Children(s): Joanna Knyvett, Jane Knyvett, Margaret Knyvett, John IV

The story of John Knyvett began in 1395 in Buckenham, Norfolk, England. John Knyvett married Elizabeth De Clifton, Joan Stafford, and had children including Erasmus Knyvett, Jane Or Joan Knyvett, Joanna Knyvett, John Knyvett Iv, Margaret Knyvett, Richard Knyvett. John Knyvett passed away in 1445 in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England.

Find more search results for John Knyvett
JK

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

  • The story of John Knyvett began in 1395 in Buckenham, Norfolk, England.
  • John Knyvett married Elizabeth De Clifton, Joan Stafford, and had children including Erasmus Knyvett, Jane Or Joan Knyvett, Joanna Knyvett, John Knyvett Iv, Margaret Knyvett, Richard Knyvett.
  • John Knyvett passed away in 1445 in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Knyvett's Ancestors

Self
John Knyvett
1395–1445
Birth Place: Buckenham, Norfolk, England
Parents
John Knyvett
1359–1418
Southwick & Hale in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England
Joan (de) Botetourt
1356–1417
Mendlesham, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Sir (John) Knyvet
1322–1381
Southwick, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England
Eleanor Basset
1325–1388
Great Weldon, Northamptonshire, England
John (de) Botetourt
1332–1377
Hamerton, Huntingdonshire, England
Katherine (de) Weyland
1334–1377
Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Knyvett
1291–1352
Joan Worth
1295–1381
Ralph Basset
1300–1341
Sibyl Deincourt
1300–
Robert Weyland
1290–1350
Cecily Baldock
1312–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Basset
1274–1314
Joan Huntingfield
1280–1341

John Knyvett's Descendants

1.
JK
John Knyvett (1395–1445) m. Elizabeth (de) Clifton (1392–1447) m. Joan Stafford (Abt. 1442–1485)
  1. 1. Joanna Knyvett 1428– m. John Lynne 1418–1486
  2. 2. Jane (or Joan) Knyvett 1408– m. Richard Roos 1429–1493
  3. 3. Margaret Knyvett 1412–1458 m. William Gedney 1412– m. Richard Chamberlain 1392–1439
  4. 4. John (Knyvett) IV 1412–1489 m. Alice Lynne 1416–1489
    1. 1. William Knyvett 1440–1515 m. Alice Grey 1435–1470
      1. 1. Elizabeth Knyvett 1470–1516
      2. 2. Benedicta Knyvett 1465–
      3. 3. Anne Knyvett 1463–1540 m. John Thwaites 1450–1503
      4. 4. Edmund (Knyvett) I 1462–1504 m. Eleanor Tyrrell 1464–1514
        1. 1. James Knyvett 1493–
        2. 2. Dorothy Knyvett 1489–
        3. 3. William (Knyvet) Esq. 1489–1557
        4. 4. Margaret Knyvett 1487– m. Robert Goodman 1572–
        5. 5. Thomas Kynvett 1485–1512 m. Muriel Howard 1485–1512
        6. 6. Edmund (Knyvet II) II 1486–1546 m. Jane Bourchier 1490–1561 m. Catherine Marney 1490–1535 m. Anne Knyvett 1496–
        7. 7. Anthony Knyvett 1490–1549 m. Matilda 1485–
        8. 8. Christopher Knyvett 1488–1520 m. Catherine 1491– m. Unknown 1504–
        9. 9. Anne Knyvett 1495–1559 m. George (St) Leger –1536

John Knyvett's Timeline

3 Records

1395
1395
Birth of John Knyvett in Buckenham, Norfolk, England
Buckenham, Norfolk, England
1445
09 Nov 1445
Age 50
Death of John Knyvett in Buckenham, Norfolk, England
Buckenham, Norfolk, England
1445
1445
Age 50
Burial of John Knyvett in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England
Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1395
    Event Place: Buckenham, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Nov 1445
    Event Place: Buckenham, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1445
    Event Place: Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England

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