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Thomas Graves 1598–1662

Public Tree Person

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Graves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1598 · Homersfield, Suffolk, , England
Died 1 Nov 1662 · Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1571–1637)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Thomas Graves 1598–1662

and 4 more tree owners connected with Thomas Graves 1598–1662

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Graves began in 1598 in Homersfield, Suffolk, England. Thomas Graves passed away in 1662 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Census Massachusetts Census

  11. 11
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

  12. 12
    Record Genealogy of the Graves family in America.

  13. 13
    Record Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-33

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Thomas Graves in Homersfield, Suffolk, England
Birth
1662
Death of Thomas Graves in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Graves

This ancestor line traces from Ratcliff, , Yorkshire, England (1575) to Homersfield, , Suffolk, England (1598) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Graves (1598–1662) was born in Homersfield, Suffolk, , England and died in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 2 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 Graves's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Graves PTP
1598–1662
Homersfield, Suffolk, , England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Thomas Graves's Descendants

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Thomas Graves PTP 1598–1662