Who was Hugh Tomkinson?

Hugh Tomkinson (1653–1687) was born in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England and died in Wynbunbury,Crewe,Cheshire,England,UK. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson 1653–1687

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1653 · Blackenhall, Cheshire, England

Died 16 Sep 1687 · Wynbunbury,Crewe,Cheshire,England,UK

Father Hugh Betley Tomkinson

Mother Margeria Steele

Spouse Joan Ashley

Children Joseph Tomkinson

Records

Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Betley Tomkinson

Margeria Steele

Spouse(s)

Joan Ashley

Children

Joseph Tomkinson

Biography

In 1653, Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson entered the world in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England, born to hugh betley tomkinson and margeria steele. Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson married joan ashley, and had children including joseph tomkinson. Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson passed away in 1687 in Wynbunbury,Crewe,Cheshire,England,UK.

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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1653

Birth of Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England

Birth

1687

Death of Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson in Wynbunbury,Crewe,Cheshire,England,UK

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Tomkinson

This ancestor line traces from Leek, Staffordshire, England (1480) to Blackenhall, Cheshire, England (1653) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Tomkinson (1653–1687) was born in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England and died in Wynbunbury,Crewe,Cheshire,England,UK. 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 Hugh 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 7 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.
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