Colonel Thomas Jernigan Gentleman of Bishop's Stortford & Stebbing 1553–1608
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Colonel Stebbing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees
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Biography
In 1553, Colonel Thomas Jernigan Gentleman of Bishop's Stortford & Stebbing entered the world in Somerleyton, Suffolk, England. Colonel Thomas Jernigan Gentleman of Bishop's Stortford & Stebbing married elizabeth snowe thompson only dau of edward thopmson of bishop s stortford in hertfordshire, and had children including franck frances jeringam. Colonel Thomas Jernigan Gentleman of Bishop's Stortford & Stebbing passed away in 1608 in Stebbing, Essex, England.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Colonel Stebbing
This ancestor line traces from Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1515) to Somerleyton, Suffolk, England (1553) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Colonel Stebbing (1553–1608) was born in Somerleyton, Suffolk, England and died in Stebbing, Essex, England. 5 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.
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Colonel Stebbing's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record