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Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden 1561–1626

Public Tree Person

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Lord Walden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Aug 1561 · Saffron Walden, Essex
Died 28 May 1626 · Charing Cross, England
Father Thomas Howard Hertog Van Suffolk Iii
Mother Lady Margaret Howard Fitzalan Of Arundel Lady Of Saffron Waldon Baroness Segrave Amp Mowbray Countess Of Surrey 4Th Duchess Of Norfolk
Spouse Catherine Countess Of Suffolk Lincoln Baroness Walden Lady Knyvett 10Mggm
Children Theophilus Earl Of Suffolk Howard Earl Of Suffolk
Siblings Lady Margaret Ann Howard Sackville Countess Dorset, Lady Mary Howard, Lord William Belted Will Howard Earl Of Sussex, Susan Howard, William Howard I

Researchers connected through Lord Walden 1561–1626

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Biography

The story of Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden began in 1561 in Saffron Walden, Essex. Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden married catherine countess of suffolk lincoln baroness walden lady knyvett 10mggm, and had children including theophilus earl of suffolk howard earl of suffolk. Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden passed away in 1626 in Charing Cross, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1561
Birth of Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden in Saffron Walden, Essex
Birth
1571
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Finchingfield, Essex, England
Marriage
1575
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Brenchley, Kent, England
Marriage
1580
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Charleton, Wiltshire, England
Marriage
1583
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Shropshire, England
Marriage
1586
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in of, England
Marriage
1612
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married
Marriage
1623
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Strand, London, England
Marriage
1626
Death of Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden in Charing Cross, England
Death
1709
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden was married in Lincolns Inn Chapel,Holborn,London,England
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Walden

This ancestor line traces from Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1443) to Saffron Walden, Essex, England (1561) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord Walden (1561–1626) was born in Saffron Walden, Essex and died in Charing Cross, England. 7 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, 7 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 5 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.

Lord Walden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lord Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, Baron of Walden PTP
1561–1626
Saffron Walden, Essex
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lord Walden's Descendants