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Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" 1584–1639

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ensign Elder" in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1584 · Assington, Suffolk, England
Died 5 Nov 1639 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse Susanna Susan Tidd
Children Dorcas French

Researchers connected through Ensign Elder" 1584–1639

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ensign Elder" 1584–1639

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" began in 1584 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" married susanna susan tidd, and had children including dorcas french. Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" passed away in 1639 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1584
Birth of Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" in Assington, Suffolk, England
Birth
1639
Death of Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ensign Elder"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ensign Elder" (1584–1639) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ensign 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Ensign Elder"'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ensign Thomas de Warren French "The Elder" PTP
1584–1639
Assington, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ensign Elder"'s Descendants

  1. 1. Dorcas French PTP 1614–1697