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Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury 1562–1625

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Baron Thornbury in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Aug 1562 · Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Died 10 Nov 1625 · Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England
Father Mary Cooke (1534–1611)
Spouse Ursula Alice Dimery
Children Thomas Thayer Tawier

Researchers connected through Baron Thornbury 1562–1625

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Biography

The story of Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury began in 1562 in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury married ursula alice dimery, and had children including thomas thayer tawier. Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury passed away in 1625 in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1562
Birth of Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1625
Death of Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Baron Thornbury

This ancestor line traces from Glassenbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1494) to Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England (1562) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baron Thornbury (1562–1625) was born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Baron in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Baron Thornbury's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Baron Richard Thayer of Thornbury PTP
1562–1625
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
Mary Dixon Roberts Thayer Cooke PTP
1534–1611
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
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Grandparents
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Baron Thornbury's Descendants

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