Who was Thomas Chase?

Thomas Chase (1520–1586) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Chase 1520–1586

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1520 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England

Died 29 Jun 1586 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England

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Children , , Elizabeth Chase, , Richard Chase, ,

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Records

Burke’s Family Records (Indexed) Millennium File The Prominent Families of the … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Parish Records Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of …

Researchers connected through Thomas Chase 1520–1586

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Immediate Family

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Elizabeth Chase

Richard Chase

Biography

The story of Thomas Chase began in 1520 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Thomas Chase married elizabeth bourchier, and had children including agnes chase, christian chase, elizabeth chase, john chase, richard chase, thomas chase, william chase. Thomas Chase passed away in 1586 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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Record Millennium File
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Record The Prominent Families of the United States of America
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Church Records Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Parish Records
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Church Records Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1520

Birth of Thomas Chase in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Birth

1586

Death of Thomas Chase in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Chase

This ancestor line traces from Cuincy, Bethune, Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England (1520) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Chase (1520–1586) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England. 13 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, 13 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 22 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.

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Thomas Chase PTP

1520–1586

Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England