YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Thomas Ellis 1629–1690

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Ellis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Dec 1629 · Wretham, Norfolk, England
Died 12 Dec 1690 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Kate Ann Stevens
Children Charles Ellis

Researchers connected through Thomas Ellis 1629–1690

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Ellis 1629–1690

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1629, Thomas Ellis entered the world in Wretham, Norfolk, England. Thomas Ellis married elizabeth kate ann stevens, and had children including charles ellis. Thomas Ellis passed away in 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Thomas Ellis in Wretham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1690
Death of Thomas Ellis in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Ellis

This ancestor line traces from Ashford, Kent, England (1544) to Wretham, Norfolk, England (1629) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Ellis (1629–1690) was born in Wretham, Norfolk, England and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 3 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 Ellis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Ellis PTP
1629–1690
Wretham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Ellis's Descendants

1.
TE
Thomas Ellis PTP 1629–1690