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Thomas William Dring 1843–1878

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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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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 Dring in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 14 Jan 1843 · Grantham, Leicester, England
Died 19 Apr 1878 · Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Father John Henry Dring
Mother Elizabeth Ewerdine
Spouse Sarah Elizabeth Spriggs
Children Elias Dring, Eliza Dring, Elizabeth Ann Dring, John James Dring
Siblings Ann Dring, Charlotte Emma Dring, Elizabeth Dring, Emily Dring, Emma Dring, George Dring, George Dring 14, John Dring, Joseph Dring

Researchers connected through Thomas Dring 1843–1878

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Biography

The story of Thomas William Dring began in 1843 in Grantham, Leicester, England. Thomas William Dring married sarah elizabeth spriggs, and had children including elias dring, eliza dring, elizabeth ann dring, john james dring. Thomas William Dring passed away in 1878 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Thomas William Dring in Grantham, Leicester, England
Birth
1843
Thomas William Dring was baptized in Muston Leics
Baptism
1843
Thomas William Dring was christened
Christening
1878
Death of Thomas William Dring in Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Dring

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Grantham, Leicester, England (1843) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Dring (1843–1878) was born in Grantham, Leicester, England and died in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. 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 9 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 Dring's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas William Dring PTP
1843–1878
Grantham, Leicester, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Dring's Descendants

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Thomas William Dring PTP 1843–1878