Thomas FRENCH 1584–1639
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas FRENCH in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas FRENCH 1584–1639
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Immediate Family
Biography
Thomas FRENCH was born in 1584 in Assington, Babergh District, Suffolk, England, the child of jacob french and susan warren. Thomas FRENCH passed away in 1639 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America.
Sources
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas FRENCH
This ancestor line traces from Taillebois, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France (1019) to Assington, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1584) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas FRENCH (1584–1639) was born in Assington, Babergh District, Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 11 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, 11 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 21 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 FRENCH's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record