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Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich* 1572–1607

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Rear Harwich* 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1572 · Harwich, Essex, England
Died 7 May 1607 · Harwich, Essex, England
Father Richard Gray Greye Graye
Mother Susan King Staproe
Spouse Katharine Myles Gray Coytmore
Children Robert Richard Gray

Researchers connected through Rear Harwich* 1572–1607

and 2 more tree owners connected with Rear Harwich* 1572–1607

Biography

The story of Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich began in 1572 in Harwich, Essex, England. Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich married katharine myles gray coytmore, and had children including robert richard gray. Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich passed away in 1607 in Harwich, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1572
Birth of Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich in Harwich, Essex, England
Birth
1607
Death of Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich in Harwich, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rear Harwich*

This ancestor line traces from Groby, Leicestershire, England (1477) to Harwich, Essex, England (1572) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rear Harwich* (1572–1607) was born in Harwich, Essex, England and died in Harwich, Essex, England. 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 (B) 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.
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.

Rear Harwich*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rear Admiral Thomas Gray Sr. of Harwich* PTP
1572–1607
Harwich, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rear Harwich*'s Descendants