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Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe , Knight 1510–1560

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Knight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Dec 1510 · Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
Died 24 Nov 1560 · Cockfield, Suffolk, England
Father Thomas Smith
Mother Alice Macnally Judde
Spouse Susanna Warde
Children Robert Smith De Warley

Researchers connected through Sir Knight 1510–1560

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Biography

In 1510, Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight entered the world in Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England, born to thomas smith and alice macnally judde. Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight married susanna warde, and had children including robert smith de warley. Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight passed away in 1560 in Cockfield, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1510
Birth of Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight in Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
Birth
1534
Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight was married in Ashfield Lea, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1560
Death of Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe, Knight in Cockfield, Suffolk, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Knight (1510–1560) was born in Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England and died in Cockfield, Suffolk, England. 5 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, 5 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir Knight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Thomas Hovel Smith Smythe , Knight PTP
1510–1560
Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
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Sir Knight's Descendants