Thomas Alston 1564–1619
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Alston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thomas Alston 1564–1619
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Immediate Family
Biography
Thomas Alston was born in 1564 in Polstead, Suffolk, England, the child of william alston and elizabeth hampstead. Thomas Alston married frances bloomfield, and had children including john i alston. Thomas Alston passed away in 1619 in Polstead, Suffolk, England.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Record The Alstons and Allstons of North and South Carolina compiled from English, colonial and family records
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Alston
This ancestor line traces from Newton, Suffolk, England (1470) to Polstead, Suffolk, England (1564) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Alston (1564–1619) was born in Polstead, Suffolk, England and died in Polstead, Suffolk, 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 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 3 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
Thomas Alston's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record