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Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton 1501–1566

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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)
Verification checklist
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Thornton 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1501 · The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England
Died 12 Apr 1566 · East Newton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Father Robert Thornton Lord Of East Newton 12Th Gg
Mother Jane Layton
Spouse Agnes Ermentrude Page
Children Lord William Of Eastcombe Thornton Ii 10Th Gg

Researchers connected through Sir Thornton 1501–1566

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Biography

In 1501, Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton entered the world in The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England, born to robert thornton lord of east newton 12th gg and jane layton. Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton married agnes ermentrude page, frances robinson, joan de lovier thornton, and had children including lord william of eastcombe thornton ii 10th gg. Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton passed away in 1566 in East Newton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton in The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1566
Death of Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton in East Newton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Thornton

This ancestor line traces from East Newton, York, England (1454) to The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England (1501) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Thornton (1501–1566) was born in The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England and died in East Newton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. 11 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, 11 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 2 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 Thornton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton PTP
1501–1566
The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England
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Sir Thornton's Descendants

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Sir Francis Peace Of Thornton PTP 1501–1566