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

John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford 1503 – 1557 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1503

Birth Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 18 May 1557

Death Location: Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, England

Father: John Archdale

Mother: Patricia Jones

Spouse(s): Caroline Dorrington

Children(s): Thomas Archdale

The story of John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford began in 1503 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England. John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford married Caroline Anne Dorrington, and had children including Thomas Archdale. John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford passed away in 1557 in Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, England.

Find more search results for John Stafford
JS

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 Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford began in 1503 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England.
  • John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford married Caroline Anne Dorrington, and had children including Thomas Archdale.
  • John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford passed away in 1557 in Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Stafford's Ancestors

Self
John Stafford
1503 – 1557
Birth Place: Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Parents
John Grigg Archdale
1477 – 1540
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Patricia Jones
1477 – 1503
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Stafford's Descendants

1.
JS
John (Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of) Stafford (1503 – 18 May 1557) m. Caroline (Anne) Dorrington (1509 – 1597)
  1. 1. Thomas Archdale (31 Oct 1543 – 27 Nov 1611) m. Mary Clifton (1543 – 26 Nov 1578)
    1. 1. Margaret Archdale (6 Nov 1569 – 19 Sept 1616) m. John Combes (10 March 1560 – 7 September 1610)
      1. 1. Mary Combe (25 May 1590 – 19 Feb 1650) m. Brian (MacCalvagh) MacDonnell (April 1577 – About 1635) m. Bryan McDonald (1577 – 1637)
        1. 1. William (Alexander McIan) MacDonnell (12 Feb 1612 – 14 Feb 1692) m. Marcella ("Mary" Helena) Archbold (1625 – 13 Feb 1692)

John Stafford's Timeline

2 Records

1503
1503
Birth of John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
1557
18 May 1557
Age 54
Death of John Archdale, Baliff and Chamberlain of Stafford in Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, England
Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1503
    Event Place: Stafford, Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1557
    Event Place: Downgate Ward, Staffordshire, 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