Thomas Harper 1618–1684
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Harper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas Harper 1618–1684
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thomas Harper began in 1618 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Thomas Harper married mary lake harper, and had children including andrew harper, elizabeth harper, mary harper, solomon harper, thomas harper ii, thomasin harper boughan. Thomas Harper passed away in 1684 in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.
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1Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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2Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index
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3Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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4Record Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Harper
This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1542) to Leeds, Yorkshire, England (1618) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Harper (1618–1684) was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England and died in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States. 5 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, 5 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.
Related Records
Thomas Harper's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record