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Sir Admiral Thomas Button 1558–1617

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Button in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Dec 1558 · Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England
Died 26 Jun 1617 · Harrold, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, England
Father Miles Button Sheriff Justice Of The Peace For Glamorganshire Wales
Mother Margaret Lewis
Spouse Mary Price
Children Anne Button

Researchers connected through Sir Button 1558–1617

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Biography

In 1558, Sir Admiral Thomas Button entered the world in Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England, born to miles button sheriff justice of the peace for glamorganshire wales and margaret lewis. Sir Admiral Thomas Button married mary price, and had children including anne button. Sir Admiral Thomas Button passed away in 1617 in Harrold, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Genealogical sketch of the early descendants of Matthias Button

  2. 2
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1558
Birth of Sir Admiral Thomas Button in Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England
Birth
1617
Death of Sir Admiral Thomas Button in Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Button

This ancestor line traces from Wiltshire, England (1500) to Worleton, Saint Nicholas, Glamorganshire, Wales (1532) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Button (1558–1617) was born in Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England and died in Harrold, Bedford Borough, Bedfordshire, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir Button's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Admiral Thomas Button PTP
1558–1617
Harrold, Bedfordshire, Olde England
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Grandparents
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Sir Button's Descendants

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Sir Admiral Thomas Button PTP 1558–1617