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Thomas Chowning 1627–1688

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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.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Chowning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1627 · Wortham, Kent, England
Died 7 Mar 1688 · Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Father George Chowning Ii Shoemaker
Mother Elizabeth Tugwell Chandler
Spouse Catherine Ann Hawkins
Children Martha Chowning
Siblings Elizabeth Chandler Dau Of Stephen Chandler Elizabeth Wife Of George Chowning, George Chowning, Katherine Chowning Dau Of George Chowning Elizabeth Chandler Wife Of Richard Gregory Sis Of Robert Chowning Sr Thomas Chowning

Researchers connected through Thomas Chowning 1627–1688

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Biography

In 1627, Thomas Chowning entered the world in Wortham, Kent, England, born to george chowning ii shoemaker and elizabeth tugwell chandler. Thomas Chowning married catherine ann hawkins, and had children including martha chowning. Thomas Chowning passed away in 1688 in Lancaster, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Thomas Chowning in Wortham, Kent, England
Birth
1688
Death of Thomas Chowning in Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Chowning

This ancestor line traces from Pensinguns, Cornwall, England (1500) to Wortham, Kent, England (1627) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Chowning (1627–1688) was born in Wortham, Kent, England and died in Lancaster, Virginia, United States. 2 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, 2 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 5 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 Chowning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Chowning PTP
1627–1688
Wortham, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Chowning's Descendants

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Thomas Chowning PTP 1627–1688