Who was Thomas (Godbolde)?

Thomas (Godbolde) (1572–1624) was born in Westhall, Suffolk, England and died in Suffolk, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) 1572–1624

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Apr 1572 · Westhall, Suffolk, England

Died 18 Jan 1624 · Suffolk, England

Father Roberti Godbold

Mother Annam Pryme

Spouse Jartrud Parker

Children Elizabeth Godbold Godbolde

Siblings Anna Godbould, Bartholomeus Godbould, Ele Godbould, Elizabeth Godbould, Maria Godbould, Richardus Godbould

Records

England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Suffolk, England, Extracted Church of … England, Select Births and Christenings

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Immediate Family

Parents

Roberti Godbold

Annam Pryme

Spouse(s)

Jartrud Parker

Children

Elizabeth Godbold Godbolde

Biography

The story of Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) began in 1572 in Westhall, Suffolk, England. Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) married jartrud parker, and had children including elizabeth godbold godbolde. Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) passed away in 1624 in Suffolk, England.

Sources

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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Church Records Suffolk, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1572

Birth of Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) in Westhall, Suffolk, England

Birth

1572

Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) was baptized in Westhall,Suffolk,England

Baptism

1624

Death of Thomas Godbold (Godbolde) in Suffolk, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas (Godbolde)

This ancestor line traces from Fressingfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1514) to Westhall, Suffolk, England (1572) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas (Godbolde) (1572–1624) was born in Westhall, Suffolk, England and died in Suffolk, England. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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.