Thomas EOL (1541–1597) was born in York, Yorkshire, England and died in Wrington, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Thomas?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 1 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Thomas?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL 1541–1597

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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

C Reliability

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas EOL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1541 · York, Yorkshire, England

Died 27 Feb 1597 · Wrington, Somerset, England

Spouse Elizabethe Rychman

Children Thomas Smyth

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Thomas EOL 1541–1597

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas EOL 1541–1597

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Elizabethe Rychman

Children

Thomas Smyth

Biography

In 1541, Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL entered the world in York, Yorkshire, England. Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL married elizabethe rychman, and had children including thomas smyth. Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL passed away in 1597 in Wrington, Somerset, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1541

Birth of Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL in York, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1597

Death of Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL in Wrington, Somerset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas EOL

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas EOL (1541–1597) was born in York, Yorkshire, England and died in Wrington, Somerset, 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 (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 1 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.

Related Records

Thomas EOL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Thomas Smythe Sr. EOL PTP

1541–1597

York, Yorkshire, England