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John I Thomas THORPE 1636–1686

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John THORPE 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1636 · Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England
Died 21 NOV 1686 · Langford Bay, Kent County, Maryland
Father William John Thorpe 1605 Eng Ct
Mother Ursula Elizabeth Smith
Spouse Elizabeth Powell
Children Mary Jane Thorpe

Researchers connected through John THORPE 1636–1686

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Biography

In 1636, John I Thomas THORPE entered the world in Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England, born to william john thorpe 1605 eng ct and ursula elizabeth smith. John I Thomas THORPE married elizabeth powell, and had children including mary jane thorpe. John I Thomas THORPE passed away in 1686 in Langford Bay, Kent County, Maryland.

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Life Timeline

1636
Birth of John I Thomas THORPE in Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1686
Death of John I Thomas THORPE in Langford Bay, Kent County, Maryland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John THORPE

This ancestor line traces from Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England (1563) to Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England (1636) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John THORPE (1636–1686) was born in Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England and died in Langford Bay, Kent County, Maryland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 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.

John THORPE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John I Thomas THORPE PTP
1636–1686
Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John THORPE's Descendants

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John I Thomas THORPE PTP 1636–1686