John Thomas 1562–1651
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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.
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have John Thomas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Thomas 1562–1651
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Thomas began in 1562 in Honiton on Otter, Devon, England. John Thomas passed away in 1651 in Penryn, Devon, England.
Sources
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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5Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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6Marriage Records England, Select Marriages
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7Baptism Records England & Wales Christening Records
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8Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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9Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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10Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers
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11Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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12Record Vienne, France, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1540-1906
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Thomas
This ancestor line traces from St. Kew, Cornwall, England, UK (1500) to Honiton on Otter, Devon, England (1562) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Thomas (1562–1651) was born in Honiton on Otter, Devon, England and died in Penryn, Devon, England. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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.
John Thomas's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record