YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Wilks 1838–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1838

Birth Location: Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England

Death Date: 20 Apr 1904

Death Location: Beachville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: Thomas Wilks

Mother: Alice Hitchman

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sweatman

Children(s): John Wilks, Mary Wilks, Thomas Wilks, George Wilks, Lyla Wilks, Frank Wilks, Louyesa Wilks, Eliza Wilks

In 1838, John Wilks entered the world in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England, born to Thomas Wilks And Alice Hitchman. In 1851, John Wilks resided in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England. In 1861, John Wilks resided in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England. John Wilks married Elizabeth Sweatman, and had children including Eliza Wilks, Frank Wilks, George Wilks, John Wilks, Lily Wilks, Louyesa Wilks, Lyla Wilks, Mary A Wilks, Thomas Wilks. John Wilks passed away in 1904 in Beachville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Find more search results for John Wilks
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

  • In 1838, John Wilks entered the world in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England, born to Thomas Wilks And Alice Hitchman.
  • In 1851, John Wilks resided in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England.
  • In 1861, John Wilks resided in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England.
  • John Wilks married Elizabeth Sweatman, and had children including Eliza Wilks, Frank Wilks, George Wilks, John Wilks, Lily Wilks, Louyesa Wilks, Lyla Wilks, Mary A Wilks, Thomas Wilks.
  • John Wilks passed away in 1904 in Beachville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Wilks's Ancestors

Self
John Wilks
1838–1904
Birth Place: Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Wilks
1800–1873
Swalcliffe, Oxf, Eng
Alice Hitchman
1801–1875
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Wilks
1762–1843
Swalcliffe, Oxf, Eng
Hannah Simson
1760–1804
Barford St.John, Oxf Eng
Thomas Hitchman
1770–1846
Banbury, UK
Mary Eden
1765–1881
Banbury, UK
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Wilkes
1739–1789
Judith Humphris
1737–1801
Edmund Simson
1722–1774
Sarah
1735–1782
Joseph Hitchman
1750–
Mary Scarsbrooke
1751–1788
Robert Eden
1738–1827
Ann Hawtery
1740–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann Wilks
1720–1770
Thomas Scarsbrook
1720–
Susanna Woodward
1720–1755
John Edden
1715–1801
Martha Cosbe
1716–1779
Robert Hawtery
1710–
ELIZABETH NEWMAN
1710–

John Wilks's Descendants

1.
JW
John Wilks (abt 1838–20 Apr 1904) m. Elizabeth Sweatman (Bef. 29 Jan 1839–1920)
  1. 1. John Wilks 1875–1952 m. Lucy (Ann) MERRILL 1876–1953
    1. 1. Lillie (M) Wilks 1903–1984 m. Lee (Alexander) Bodiford 1906–1977
      1. 1. Billy (Eugene Bodiford) Sr 1941–2003 m. Rachel Prince 1941–2007
      2. 2. Wayne (Dale) BODIFORD 1948–2009 m. Charlene Bodiford 1949–2008 m. Charlene Bodiford 1949–2008
      3. 3. Wilkesene Bodiford 1939–2002 m. Ralph (Herman) Daugherty 1933–1986
      4. 4. Leo Bodiford 1928–2020
      5. 5. Geraldine Bodiford 1937–2005 m. Huey (Earl) Murphy 1932–1994
      6. 6. James (Lafayette) Bodiford 1935–1995
      7. 7. Roy (Oliver) Bodiford 1930–1988
      8. 8. Martha (Frances) Forrest 1927–2010
  2. 2. Mary (A) Wilks 1865–
  3. 3. Thomas Wilks 1870–
  4. 4. George Wilks 1877–
  5. 5. Lyla Wilks 1880–
  6. 6. Frank Wilks 1882–
  7. 7. Louyesa Wilks 1872–
  8. 8. Eliza Wilks 1867–

John Wilks's Timeline

7 Records

1838
abt 1838
Birth of John Wilks in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
1851
1851
Age 13
John Wilks resided here in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 23
John Wilks resided here in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
1881
1881
Age 43
John Wilks resided here in Lichfield St Chad, Staffordshire, England
Lichfield St Chad, Staffordshire, England
1891
1891
Age 53
John Wilks resided here in Dereham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
Dereham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 63
John Wilks resided here in Tadmarton, Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England
Tadmarton, Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England
1904
20 Apr 1904
Age 66
Death of John Wilks in Oxford County, Ont, Can
Oxford County, Ont, Can

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1838
    Event Place: Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1181; Folio: 86; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6096291
    [3] 1881 England Census
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1402; Folio: 18; Page: 2
    [5] 1861 England Census
    [6] 1851 England Census
    [7] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Lichfield St Chad, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dereham, Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1181; Folio: 86; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6096291

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Tadmarton, Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1402; Folio: 18; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Oxford County, Ont, Can
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beachville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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