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Thomas Franklin 1598–1682

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Franklin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Oct 1598 · Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Died 24 Mar 1682 · Banbury, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England
Father Henry Franklin Grandfather Of Ben Franklin
Mother Agnes Joanes
Spouse Jane White
Children Benjamin Franklin, Hannah Franklin, John Franklin, Jonathon Franklin, Joseph Franklin, Josiah Franklin Father Of Ben Franklin, Samuel Franklin, Thomas Franklin
Siblings Henry Franklin

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Biography

In 1598, Thomas Franklin entered the world in Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England, born to henry franklin grandfather of ben franklin and agnes joanes. Thomas Franklin married jane white, and had children including benjamin franklin, hannah franklin, john franklin, jonathon franklin, joseph franklin, josiah franklin father of ben franklin, samuel franklin, thomas franklin. Thomas Franklin passed away in 1682 in Banbury, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Thomas Franklin in Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1682
Death of Thomas Franklin in Banbury, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1573) to Ecton, Northants, England (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Franklin (1598–1682) was born in Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Banbury, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England. 5 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, 5 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.
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Thomas Franklin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Franklin PTP
1598–1682
Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England
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Thomas Franklin's Descendants

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Thomas Franklin PTP 1598–1682
  1. 1. Samuel Franklin PTP 1641–1663
  2. 2. Joseph Franklin PTP 1646–1683
  3. 3. Benjamin Franklin PTP 1650–1727