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Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) 1578–1685

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas (Friar) 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Aug 1578 · St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England
Died 09 Sep 1685 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Richard Friar (1542–1606)
Mother Hannah Stenning
Spouse Elizabeth Merritt Hall M Friar
Children Margaret Frier Fryer

Researchers connected through Thomas (Friar) 1578–1685

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Biography

In 1578, Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) entered the world in St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England, born to richard fryer frier friar and hannah stenning. Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) married elizabeth merritt hall m friar, and had children including margaret frier fryer. Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) passed away in 1685 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1578
Birth of Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) in St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England
Birth
1685
Death of Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas (Friar)

This ancestor line traces from Wickham Skeith, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1510) to St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England (1578) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas (Friar) (1578–1685) was born in St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 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 (Friar)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) PTP
1578–1685
St. John's Parish, Wapping, Middlesex, England
Parents
Richard Fryer Frier Friar PTP
1542–1606
Kelsale, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas (Friar)'s Descendants

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Thomas Henry Fryer (Friar) PTP 1578–1685