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Sir Nicholas Thorgood\Thorogood 1494–1584

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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 Thorgood\Thorogood 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1494 · Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, England
Died 21 Mar 1584 · Elsenham, Essex, England
Father Thomas Thoroughgood Best
Mother Margaret Smyth Best
Spouse Anne Wannop
Children Elizabeth Thorogood

Researchers connected through Sir Thorgood\Thorogood 1494–1584

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Biography

In 1494, Sir Nicholas Thorgood, Thorogood entered the world in Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, England, born to thomas thoroughgood best and margaret smyth best. Sir Nicholas Thorgood, Thorogood married anne wannop, dorcas fann alley, dorothy thorowgood best, and had children including elizabeth thorogood. Sir Nicholas Thorgood, Thorogood passed away in 1584 in Elsenham, Essex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1494
Birth of Sir Nicholas Thorgood, Thorogood in Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, England
Birth
1584
Death of Sir Nicholas Thorgood, Thorogood in Elsenham, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Thorgood\Thorogood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Thorgood\Thorogood (1494–1584) was born in Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, England and died in Elsenham, Essex, 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 1 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 Thorgood\Thorogood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Nicholas Thorgood\Thorogood PTP
1494–1584
Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Thorgood\Thorogood's Descendants

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Sir Nicholas Thorgood\Thorogood PTP 1494–1584