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Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire 1587–1669

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Berkshire 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 4 independent trees

Born 8 Oct 1587 · Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Died 16 Jul 1669 · London, Middlesex, England
Father Thomas Lord Howard Van Walden
Mother Catherine Countess Of Suffolk Lincoln Baroness Walden Lady Knyvett 10Mggm
Siblings Alice Howard 9Mga, Catherine Howard Cecil Countess Of Salisbury, Charles Howard, Edward I Lord Howard Of Escrick Howard 9Mgu, Edward Lord Howard Baron Van Esrick, Elizabeth Vaux, Emily Howard, Gertrude Howard, Henry Howard, Joanna Howard 9Mga, John Reverand Howard 9Mgu, Lady Frances Howard Carr Countess Of Warwick And Somerset, Mary Margaret Howard 9Mga, Robert Howard, Robert Kb Sir Howard 9Mgu, Theophilus Howard Earl Of Suffolk, William Howard

Researchers connected through Thomas Berkshire 1587–1669

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1587, Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire entered the world in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, born to thomas lord howard van walden and catherine countess of suffolk lincoln baroness walden lady knyvett 10mggm. Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire passed away in 1669 in London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire in Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Birth
1669
Death of Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire in London, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Berkshire

This ancestor line traces from Corby Castle, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England (1536) to Saffron Walden, Essex, England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Berkshire (1587–1669) was born in Saffron Walden, Essex, England and died in London, Middlesex, England. 4 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, 4 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.

Thomas Berkshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Howard 1st Earl of Berkshire PTP
1587–1669
Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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Thomas Berkshire's Descendants

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