Thomas Brownell 1608–1665
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Brownell 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
Researchers connected through Thomas Brownell 1608–1665
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thomas Brownell began in 1608 in Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, England. Thomas Brownell married ann bourne, and had children including sarah brownell. Thomas Brownell passed away in 1665 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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5Record Millennium File
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6Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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10Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Brownell
This ancestor line traces from Rotherham, Yorkshire, England (1535) to Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, England (1608) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Brownell (1608–1665) was born in Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, , England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 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.
Related Records
Thomas Brownell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record