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Thomas Stanley ** 1597–1663

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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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas ** 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1597 · Ashford, Kent, England
Died 30 Jan 1663 · Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Stanley
Mother Ruth Garland
Siblings Anne Stanley, Christopher Stanley, Cpt John Stanley, Elizabeth Stanley, Freegifte Stanley, John Stanley, Mary Stanley, Nicholas Stanley, Patience Stanley, Sarah Stanley, Sybil Stanley, Thomas Stanley, Timothy Stanley, Violet Wolverton Stanley
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … 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., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories England, Select Marriages Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 … 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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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Stanley was born in 1597 in Ashford, Kent, England, the child of john stanley and ruth garland. Thomas Stanley passed away in 1663 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV

  5. 5
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VII

  6. 6
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  9. 9
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  10. 10
    Record North America, Family Histories

  11. 11
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  13. 13
    Naturalization U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project)

  14. 14
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  15. 15
    Church Records Isle of Man, Select Parish Registers

  16. 16
    Census Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  17. 17
    Record Alva Cook and Lydia Cooper : their ancestors and descendants

  18. 18
    Record London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932

  19. 19
    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
1663
Death of Thomas Stanley in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas **

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

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas ** (1597–1663) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 12 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, 12 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.
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.

Related Records

John Stanley
Father
Ruth Garland
Mother

Thomas **'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Stanley ** PTP
1597–1663
Ashford, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas **'s Descendants

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Thomas Stanley ** PTP 1597–1663