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Thomas Dudley Gov 1576–1653

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Gov in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1576 · Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Died 31 Jul 1653 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Spouse Dorothy Yorke
Children Anne Dudley, Mercy Dudley, Patience Dudley, Samuel Dudley Rev, Sarah Dudley

Researchers connected through Thomas Gov 1576–1653

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Gov 1576–1653

Biography

The story of Thomas Dudley Gov began in 1576 in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England. Thomas Dudley Gov married dorothy yorke, and had children including anne dudley, mercy dudley, patience dudley, samuel dudley rev, sarah dudley. Thomas Dudley Gov passed away in 1653 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Royal Families: Americans of Royal and Noble Ancestry. Second Edition

Life Timeline

1576
Birth of Thomas Dudley Gov in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1653
Death of Thomas Dudley Gov in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Gov (1576–1653) was born in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 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 (B) 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 1 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 Gov's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Dudley Gov PTP
1576–1653
Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Gov's Descendants

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Thomas Dudley Gov PTP 1576–1653
  1. 1. Mercy Dudley PTP 1621–1691