Who was Thomas Birchard?

Thomas Birchard (1595–1657) was born in Fairstead, Essex, England and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Birchard 1595–1657

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 OCT 1595 · Fairstead, Essex, England

Died 3 OCT 1657 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father William Bircher

Mother Catherine Finch

Spouse Mary Robinson (1665–1752)

Children Deborah Birchard, Elizabeth Birchard, Hannah Birchard, John Birchard, Marie Birchard, Sarah Birchard, Susanna Birchard, Thomas Birchard

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Biography

The story of Thomas Birchard began in 1595 in Fairstead, Essex, England. Thomas Birchard married mary robinson, and had children including deborah birchard, elizabeth birchard, hannah birchard, john birchard, marie birchard, sarah birchard, susanna birchard, thomas birchard. Thomas Birchard passed away in 1657 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Birchard in Fairstead, Essex, England

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Death of Thomas Birchard in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Birchard

This ancestor line traces from Eastwell, Kent, England (1544) to Fairstead, Essex, England (1595) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Birchard (1595–1657) was born in Fairstead, Essex, England and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (C) 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 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.
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