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Thomas Stanley 1597–1663

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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14 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Stanley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Oct 1597 · Ashford, Kent, , England
Died 30 Jan 1663 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Millennium File The Compendium of American Genealogy, … The Compendium of American Genealogy, … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Isle of Man, Select Parish … Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census … Alva Cook and Lydia Cooper … London, England, Church of England … The Stanley families of America …

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Biography

Thomas Stanley was born in 1597 in Ashford, Kent, England, the child of william stanley and mary moreton. Thomas Stanley married benet tritton stanley wolterton, bennet tritton, and had children including abigail stanley, capt caleb stanley, elizabeth stanley, hannah rosanna stanley porter, hannah stanley, isaac stanley, lois stanley, mary stanley porter, mary stanley, nathaniel esq stanley esq, nathaniel stanley, sarah elizabeth mrs john william wadsworth stanley standlee 10ga, sarah stanley, thomas jr stanley jr, timothy stanley, violet stanley. Thomas Stanley passed away in 1663 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

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    Record Millennium File

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    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV

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    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VII

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project)

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Church Records Isle of Man, Select Parish Registers

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    Census Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

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    Record Alva Cook and Lydia Cooper : their ancestors and descendants

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    Record London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932

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    Record The Stanley families of America : as descended from John, Timothy, and Thomas Stanley of Hartford, Ct., 1636

Life Timeline

1597
Birth of Thomas Stanley in Ashford, Kent, England
Birth
1597
Thomas Stanley was baptized in Ashford, Kent, England
Baptism
1610
Thomas Stanley was married in Knockyn, Shropshire, England
Marriage
1625
Thomas Stanley was married in Ashford, Kent, England
Marriage
1630
Thomas Stanley was married in Ashford, Kent, England
Marriage
1634
Thomas Stanley resided here in Freeman 4 Sep, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Residence
1635
Thomas Stanley resided here in Hartford, Hartford County, CT
Residence
1636
Thomas Stanley resided here in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1663
Death of Thomas Stanley in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1663
Burial of Thomas Stanley in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts
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1736
Thomas Stanley was baptized in Little Harrowden, Northamptonshire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Stanley

This ancestor line traces from France, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France (1000) to Ashford, Kent, England (1597) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Stanley (1597–1663) was born in Ashford, Kent, , England and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 14 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

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Thomas Stanley's Ancestors

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Thomas Stanley PTP
1597–1663
Ashford, Kent, , England
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Thomas Stanley's Descendants

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Thomas Stanley PTP 1597–1663
  1. 1. PTP 1635–1689