Who was Thomas Brigham?

Thomas Brigham (1576–1632) was born in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England and died in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Brigham 1576–1632

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 21 May 1576 · Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Died 19 Mar 1632 · Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Father Thomas Brigham 4Th

Mother Gilliian Tryelinson

Siblings Elizabeth Brigham, John Brigham, Robert Brigham, William Brigham

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … New England, the Great Migration … The history of the Brigham …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Brigham 4Th

Gilliian Tryelinson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1576, Thomas Brigham entered the world in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England, born to thomas brigham 4th and gilliian tryelinson. Thomas Brigham passed away in 1632 in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The history of the Brigham family : a record of several thousand descendants of Thomas Brigham the emigrant, 1603-1653

Life Timeline

1576

Birth of Thomas Brigham in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1632

Death of Thomas Brigham in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Brigham

This ancestor line traces from Brassington, Brassington, Derbyshire, England (1520) to Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England (1576) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Brigham (1576–1632) was born in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England and died in Spaulding Moor, Yorkshire, England. 7 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, 7 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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