Sir Horner, (1547–1611) was born in Mels, Somerset, England and died in Mels, Somerset, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Sir?

Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Sir?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Sir Thomas Horner, 1547–1611

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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 Sir Horner, in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1547 · Mels, Somerset, England

Died 15 Feb 1611 · Mels, Somerset, England

Father John Knight Of Mells Horner

Mother Lady Muriel Margaret Malte

Siblings Dorothy Hippisley, Maurice Horner, Ralph Horner, Thomas Horner, William Horner

Records

England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Yorkshire, England, Church of England …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Sir Horner, 1547–1611

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir Horner, 1547–1611

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knight Of Mells Horner

Lady Muriel Margaret Malte

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sir Thomas Horner, began in 1547 in Mels, Somerset, England. Sir Thomas Horner, passed away in 1611 in Mels, Somerset, England.

Sources

1

Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
2

Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1547

Birth of Sir Thomas Horner, in Mels, Somerset, England

Birth

1611

Death of Sir Thomas Horner, in Mels, Somerset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Horner,

This ancestor line traces from Cayton, Yorkshire, England (1467) to Mels, Somerset, England (1547) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Horner, (1547–1611) was born in Mels, Somerset, England and died in Mels, Somerset, 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 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 3 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.