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Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL 1587–1669

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Lord DL 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 08 Oct 1587 · Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England
Died 26 Jan 1669 · St Dunstan and All Saints, Middlesex, England
Father Thomas 1St Earl Of Suffolk Howard 1St Earl Of Suffolk Earl Of Suffolk Baron De Walden
Mother Catherine Knyvett Rich
Spouse Elizabeth Countess Of Berkshire Cecil
Children Algernon Howard, Charles Howard, Diana Howard, Edward Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Frances Howard, Henry Howard, James Howard, Mary Howard, Mary Moll Davis, Philip Howard, Robert Howard, Thomas Howard, William Robert Howard

Researchers connected through Lord DL 1587–1669

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Biography

In 1587, Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL entered the world in Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England, born to thomas 1st earl of suffolk howard 1st earl of suffolk earl of suffolk baron de walden and catherine knyvett rich. Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL married elizabeth countess of berkshire cecil, and had children including algernon howard, charles howard, diana howard, edward howard, elizabeth howard, frances howard, henry howard, james howard, mary howard, mary moll davis, philip howard, robert howard, thomas howard, william robert howard. Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL passed away in 1669 in St Dunstan and All Saints, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL in Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England
Birth
1614
Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL was married in Saint Mary's Church, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Marriage
1625
Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL was married in England
Marriage
1669
Death of Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL in St Dunstan and All Saints, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord DL

This ancestor line traces from Kenninghall, Norfolk, England (1536) to Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord DL (1587–1669) was born in Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England and died in St Dunstan and All Saints, Middlesex, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Lord 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.
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Lord DL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lord Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire Baron of Charlton DL PTP
1587–1669
Walden Castle, Saffron, Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lord DL's Descendants