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John Thomas 1562–1651

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

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

and 9 more tree owners connected with John Thomas 1562–1651

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  5. 5
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  6. 6
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  7. 7
    Baptism Records England & Wales Christening Records

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  9. 9
    Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  10. 10
    Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  12. 12
    Record Vienne, France, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1540-1906

Life Timeline

1562
Birth of John Thomas in Honiton on Otter, Devon, England
Birth
1651
Death of John Thomas in Penryn, Devon, England
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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

Self
John Thomas PTP
1562–1651
Honiton on Otter, Devon, England
Parents
John Thomas PTP
1562–1651
Honiton on Otter, Devon, England
Margaret Saundry PTP
1550–1630
Cornwall, England
Grandparents
John Thomas PTP
1562–1651
Honiton on Otter, Devon, England
Margaret Saundry PTP
1550–1630
Cornwall, England
Unknown
Unknown

John Thomas's Descendants

1.
JT
John Thomas PTP 1562–1651