Thomas Gookin 1571–1625
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Gookin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas Gookin 1571–1625
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1571, Thomas Gookin entered the world in Ripple, Kent, England, born to john gookin and katherine denne. Thomas Gookin married jane thurston, and had children including anne gookin, catherine gookin, elizabeth gookin, john gookin, margaret gookin, margarette gookin, mary gookin, thomas gookin. Thomas Gookin passed away in 1625 in Ripple, Kent, England.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Record Familysearch.org
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3Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
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4Probate/Wills Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gookin
This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Ripple, Kent, England (1571) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Gookin (1571–1625) was born in Ripple, Kent, England and died in Ripple, Kent, England. 14 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, 14 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 22 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 Gookin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record