Who was Mary Thompson?

Mary Thompson (1596–1599) was born in Royton, Lancashire, England and died in Lenham, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Elizabeth Thompson 1596–1599

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1596 · Royton, Lancashire, England

Died 14 OCT 1599 · Lenham, Kent, England

Father John Henry Thompson Tomson

Mother Dorothy Ann Honywood

Siblings Anthony Thompson, Charles Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Henry Thompson, John Thompson, Judith Thompson, Peter Thompson, Robert Thompson, William Thompson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Henry Thompson Tomson

Dorothy Ann Honywood

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1596, Mary Elizabeth Thompson entered the world in Royton, Lancashire, England, born to john henry thompson tomson and dorothy ann honywood. Mary Elizabeth Thompson passed away in 1599 in Lenham, Kent, England.

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1596

Birth of Mary Elizabeth Thompson in Royton, Lancashire, England

Birth

1599

Death of Mary Elizabeth Thompson in Lenham, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Thompson

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Royton, Lancashire, England (1596) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Thompson (1596–1599) was born in Royton, Lancashire, England and died in Lenham, Kent, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 6 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.
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