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Joan Wylley, of Thorley 1520–1605

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Joan Thorley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 3 May 1520 · Thorley, Hertfordshire, England
Died 9 May 1605 · Thornbury, Devon, England
Spouse Anthony Ambrose John Wylie Wiley
Children William Wyly Willie
Records
Essex, England, Church of England … Somerset, England, Church of England … Wiltshire, England, Marriages Ancestry Family Tree
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Researchers connected through Joan Thorley 1520–1605

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Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1520, Joan Wylley, of Thorley entered the world in Thorley, Hertfordshire, England. Joan Wylley, of Thorley married anthony ambrose john wylie wiley, and had children including william wyly willie. Joan Wylley, of Thorley passed away in 1605 in Thornbury, Devon, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Marriages

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1520
Birth of Joan Wylley, of Thorley in Thorley, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1605
Death of Joan Wylley, of Thorley in Thornbury, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Thorley

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Essex, England (1453) to Thorley, Hertfordshire, England (1520) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joan Thorley (1520–1605) was born in Thorley, Hertfordshire, England and died in Thornbury, Devon, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Joan 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 3 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.

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Joan Thorley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joan Wylley, of Thorley PTP
1520–1605
Thorley, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joan Thorley's Descendants

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Joan Wylley, of Thorley PTP 1520–1605