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Thomas Lawrance Ellison 1631–1697

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Ellison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1631 · Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Died 11 Oct 1697 · Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States
Father Mary Martha Elizabeth Rishton
Spouse Martha Honor Champion
Children Thomas Ellison Allison Ii 6Th Paternal Great Grandfather

Researchers connected through Thomas Ellison 1631–1697

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Biography

Thomas Lawrance Ellison was born in 1631 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, the child of mary martha elizabeth rishton. Thomas Lawrance Ellison married martha honor champion, and had children including thomas ellison allison ii 6th paternal great grandfather. Thomas Lawrance Ellison passed away in 1697 in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Thomas Lawrance Ellison in Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Birth
1697
Death of Thomas Lawrance Ellison in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Ellison

This ancestor line traces from Antley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Blackburn, Lancashire, England (1631) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Ellison (1631–1697) was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England and died in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States. 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 (C) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Ellison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Lawrance Ellison PTP
1631–1697
Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Ellison's Descendants

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Thomas Lawrance Ellison PTP 1631–1697