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Thomas Colby 1567–1625

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Colby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1567 · Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England
Died 11 Dec 1625 · Horbling, Lincolnshire, England
Spouse Anne Jackson
Children Abraham Colby, Anthony Colby, Edward Colby, Margaret Colby, Matthew Colby, Robert Colby

Researchers connected through Thomas Colby 1567–1625

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Biography

Thomas Colby was born in 1567 in Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England. Thomas Colby married anne jackson, and had children including abraham colby, anthony colby, edward colby, margaret colby, matthew colby, robert colby. Thomas Colby passed away in 1625 in Horbling, Lincolnshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1567
Birth of Thomas Colby in Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1625
Death of Thomas Colby in Horbling, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Colby

This ancestor line traces from Poynton, Lincolnshire, , England (1530) to Sempringham, Lincolnshire, , England (1567) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Colby (1567–1625) was born in Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England and died in Horbling, Lincolnshire, England. 5 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, 5 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.
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 Colby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Colby PTP
1567–1625
Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Colby's Descendants

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Thomas Colby PTP 1567–1625