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Thomas Chowning 1684–1721

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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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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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 6 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 27 Jul 1684 · Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Died 15 Nov 1721 · Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Father Robert Hitchcock Chowning
Mother Anne Poole
Siblings Ann Chowning, Anne Chowning, Elizabeth Chewning, Elizabeth Chowning, Elizabeth Chowning Chening, George Chowning, John Chowning, John Chowning Chening, Margaret Chowning, Samuel Chowning, William W Chowning

Researchers connected through Thomas Chowning 1684–1721

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Chowning began in 1684 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States. Thomas Chowning passed away in 1721 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Thomas Chowning in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Thomas Chowning in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Chowning

This ancestor line traces from Bisley, Gloucestershire, England (1548) to Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1684) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Chowning (1684–1721) was born in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Christchurch, Middlesex, 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 6 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
1684–1721
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Chowning's Descendants

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Thomas Chowning PTP 1684–1721