Who was Thomas Draper?

Thomas Draper (1542–1603) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Melton, Suffolk, England. 18 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Gunston Draper 1542–1603

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Full name consistent across 18 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 18 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 27 Jul 1542 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Died 9 Jul 1603 · Melton, Suffolk, England

Father John Draper England

Mother Margaret Gunston Agnes Ainsworth

Spouse Margaret Goulson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index UK and Ireland, Obituary Index Ancestry Family Tree , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Draper England

Margaret Gunston Agnes Ainsworth

Spouse(s)

Margaret Goulson

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1542, Thomas Gunston Draper entered the world in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, born to john draper england and margaret gunston agnes ainsworth. Thomas Gunston Draper married margaret goulson. Thomas Gunston Draper passed away in 1603 in Melton, Suffolk, England.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Newspaper/Obituary UK and Ireland, Obituary Index
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)

Life Timeline

1542

Birth of Thomas Gunston Draper in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1603

Death of Thomas Gunston Draper in Melton, Suffolk, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Draper

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1542) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Draper (1542–1603) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Melton, Suffolk, England. 18 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, 18 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.