This is the oldest tree and it shows a direct connection between current members of the family and ancestors born in the 15th Century.
Because of the size of this branch, it has has been split up into the five following separate branches.
To view or print the PDF of any of the following branches, click on the link to view that tree. You may need to zoom in to read all of the details.
Branch 1a – The top of the tree
Originally in Cawthorne–Ingbirchworth followed initially by Swine in Holderness and Ardsley, all in Yorkshire. This branch is still alive today with descendants living in various parts of the UK and overseas.
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Branch 1b – The Wood branch
John Micklethwait of Ardsley and his partner Harriet Wood appear on Branch 1a along with their descendants. So far as we know, this branch became extinct early in the 20th Century.
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Branch 1c – The Faber branch
Thomas Micklethwait of Leeds and his wife Harriet Faber appear on Branch 1a and their descendants are shown here. Members of this branch are currently living in York.
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Branch 1d – The Alice branch
Anthony Micklethwait of Ingbirchworth and his wife Alice appear on Branch 1a and their descendants are shown here. So far as we know, this branch became extinct early in the 18th Century except for those shown below on Branch 1e.
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Branch 1e – The Bower branch
Josiah Micklethwait of Cawthorne and his wife Elizabeth Bower appear on Branch 1d and their descendants are shown here. This branch is a subsidiary of Branch 1d and is still alive today with descendants living in various parts of the UK and overseas.
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Finding a family member
You can search for any family member using the search box on the Find family members page. Clicking on their ID number will take you to their profile on the correct branch page.