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Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES 1605–1653

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rear GRAVES 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jun 1605 · Stepney, Middlesex, England
Died 31 Jul 1653 · At Sea in Battle With the Dutch in the English Channel
Father John Graves (1571–1637)
Mother Sarah Malter
Spouse Katherine Gray
Children Elizabeth Graves, John Graves, Joseph Graves, Nathaniel Graves, Rebecca Graves, Susannah Graves, Thomas Graves, William Graves
Siblings Anne Graves, Henry Graves, John Graves, Mathew Graves, Nathaniel Graves, Rebecca Graves, Robert Graves, Samuel Graves, Sarah Graves, Susanna Graves, Thomas Graves, William Graves

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Biography

In 1605, Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES entered the world in Stepney, Middlesex, England, born to john graves and sarah malter. In 1639, Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES resided in Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA. In 1639, Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES established residence. Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES married katherine gray, and had children including elizabeth graves, john graves, joseph graves, nathaniel graves, rebecca graves, susannah graves, thomas graves, william graves. Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES passed away in 1653 in At Sea in Battle With the Dutch in the English Channel.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

Life Timeline

1605
Birth of Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES in Stepney, Middlesex, England
Birth
1639
Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES resided here in Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1639
Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES resided here
Residence
1653
Death of Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES in At Sea in Battle With the Dutch in the English Channel
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rear GRAVES

This ancestor line traces from Ratcliff, Yorkshire, England (1537) to Stepney, Middlesex, England (1605) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rear GRAVES (1605–1653) was born in Stepney, Middlesex, England and died in At Sea in Battle With the Dutch in the English Channel. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rear 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.
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Rear GRAVES's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES PTP
1605–1653
Stepney, Middlesex, England
Parents
John Graves PTP
1571–1637
Stepney, London, Middlesex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rear GRAVES's Descendants

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Rear Admiral THOMAS GRAVES PTP 1605–1653
  1. 1. John Graves PTP 1571–1637
    1. 1. William Graves PTP 1583–1583