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Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson 1653–1687

Public Tree Person

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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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Tomkinson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1653 · Blackenhall, Cheshire, England
Died 16 Sep 1687 · Wynbunbury, Cheshire, England
Father Maria Mary Viggars Steele
Mother Hugh Of Betley Tomkinson
Spouse Joan Ann Ashley Ashton
Children Hugh Tomkinson, James Tomkinson, John Tomkinson, Joseph Tomkinson, Mary Tomkinson, Richard Tomkinson

Researchers connected through Hugh Tomkinson 1653–1687

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Biography

In 1653, Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson entered the world in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England, born to maria mary viggars steele and hugh of betley tomkinson. Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson married joan ann ashley ashton, and had children including hugh tomkinson, james tomkinson, john tomkinson, joseph tomkinson, mary tomkinson, richard tomkinson. Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson passed away in 1687 in Wynbunbury, Cheshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England
Birth
1687
Death of Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson in Wynbunbury, Cheshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Tomkinson

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

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hugh Tomkinson (1653–1687) was born in Blackenhall, Cheshire, England and died in Wynbunbury, Cheshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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.
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.

Hugh Tomkinson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Hugh Blakenhall Steele Tomkinson PTP
1653–1687
Blackenhall, Cheshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hugh Tomkinson's Descendants

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