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Henry Thompson 1684–1735

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Thompson 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Dec 1684 · Brighouse, Yorkshire, England
Died 1 Oct 1735 · Mansfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey
Spouse Elizabeth Hammel (1686–1759)
Children Capt John Thompson
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and Canada, Passenger and …
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Researchers connected through Henry Thompson 1684–1735

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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1684, Henry Thompson entered the world in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England. Henry Thompson married elizabeth lysbeth janse van hammel, and had children including capt john thompson. Henry Thompson passed away in 1735 in Mansfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Henry Thompson in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1735
Death of Henry Thompson in Mansfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Thompson

This ancestor line traces from Durham, England (1639) to Brighouse, Yorkshire, England (1684) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Thompson (1684–1735) was born in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England and died in Mansfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 2 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

Henry Thompson in the US Census
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Henry Thompson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Thompson PTP
1684–1735
Brighouse, Yorkshire, England
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Henry Thompson's Descendants

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Henry Thompson PTP 1684–1735 m. Elizabeth Lysbeth Janse Van Hammel PTP 1686–1759