Who was Thomas Goodlif(fe)?

Thomas Goodlif(fe) (1650–1703) was born in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England and died in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Goodlif(fe) 1650–1703

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Jul 1650 · Gretton, Northamptonshire, England

Died 02 Oct 1703 · Gretton, Northamptonshire, England

Father Thomas Goodliffe

Mother Anne

Spouse Martha Worth

Children Frances Goodliffe, John Goodliffe, Robert Goodliffe, Thomas Goodeliffe, William Ye Elder Goodliffe

Siblings Alice Goodliffe, Anne Goodliffe, John Goodliffe, Mary Goodliffe, Michael Goodliffe Goodleif, Robert Goodliffe, William Goodliffe

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index England, Select Births and Christenings FamilySearch Stamboom Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Ancestry Family Tree

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Children

William Ye Elder Goodliffe

Biography

Thomas Goodlif(fe) was born in 1650 in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England, the child of thomas goodliffe and anne. Thomas Goodlif(fe) married martha worth, and had children including frances goodliffe, john goodliffe, robert goodliffe, thomas goodeliffe, william ye elder goodliffe. Thomas Goodlif(fe) passed away in 1703 in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record FamilySearch Stamboom
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Life Timeline

1650

Birth of Thomas Goodlif(fe) in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England

Birth

1650

Thomas Goodlif(fe) was christened in Gretton, UK

Christening

1703

Death of Thomas Goodlif(fe) in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England

Death

1703

Burial of Thomas Goodlif(fe) in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England

Burial

1756

Thomas Goodlif(fe) was baptized in Belton,Rutland,England

Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Goodlif(fe)

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Gretton, Northamptonshire, England (1650) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Goodlif(fe) (1650–1703) was born in Gretton, Northamptonshire, England and died in Gretton, Northamptonshire, 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 (A) 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 24 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.