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Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq 1533–1591

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Esq 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1533 · Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Died 12 Jun 1591 · Bracon Ash, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Spouse Elizabeth Stiles (1536–1580)
Children Frances Elizabeth Jane Townsend Ballard

Researchers connected through Sir Esq 1533–1591

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq began in 1533 in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England. Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq married elizabeth periente penent styles stiles, and had children including frances elizabeth jane townsend ballard. Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq passed away in 1591 in Bracon Ash, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1533
Birth of Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Birth
1558
Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq was married
Marriage
1562
Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq was married in Norfolk, England
Marriage
1591
Death of Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq in Bracon Ash, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Esq

This ancestor line traces from Ludlow, Shropshire, England (1505) to Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England (1533) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Esq (1533–1591) was born in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England and died in Bracon Ash, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, 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.
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Sir Esq's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Thomas "Poppy" Jefferson Townsend Esq PTP
1533–1591
Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
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Sir Esq's Descendants