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Thomas Cromwell 1618–1686

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cromwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 10 independent trees

Born 27 MAY 1618 · Malmesbury, Wiltshire, , England
Died 17 MAR 1686 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Giles Cromwell
Mother Alice Wickes
Siblings Benjamin Cromwell, Giles Cromwell, Jane Cromwell, Richard Cromwell, Seborne Cromwell, Timothy Cromwell

Researchers connected through Thomas Cromwell 1618–1686

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Cromwell began in 1618 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England. Thomas Cromwell passed away in 1686 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  5. 5
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Thomas Cromwell in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1686
Death of Thomas Cromwell in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cromwell

This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Basse-Normandie Provence, France (1000) to Malmesbury, Whiltshire Co., England (1618) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Cromwell (1618–1686) was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, , England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 11 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 Cromwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Cromwell PTP
1618–1686
Malmesbury, Wiltshire, , England
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Grandparents
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Thomas Cromwell's Descendants

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Thomas Cromwell PTP 1618–1686