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Sir Thomas Gerard 1540–1628

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Gerard 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jul 1540 · Lancashire, England
Died 11 Jan 1628 · Winwick, Lancashire, England
Spouse Grace Anne
Children William Gerard

Researchers connected through Sir Gerard 1540–1628

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sir Gerard 1540–1628

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Grace Anne

Biography

The story of Sir Thomas Gerard began in 1540 in Lancashire, England. Sir Thomas Gerard married grace anne, and had children including william gerard. Sir Thomas Gerard passed away in 1628 in Winwick, Lancashire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1540
Birth of Sir Thomas Gerard in Lancashire, England
Birth
1628
Death of Sir Thomas Gerard in Winwick, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Gerard

This ancestor line traces from Clifton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England (1407) to Lancashire, England (1540) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Gerard (1540–1628) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Winwick, Lancashire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 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.

Sir Gerard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas Gerard PTP
1540–1628
Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir Gerard's Descendants

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Sir Thomas Gerard PTP 1540–1628