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Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall 1646–1720

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Heponstall 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1646 · Emley, Yorkshire, England
Died 8 May 1720 · Emley, Yorkshire, England
Father Thomas Henry Sunderland
Mother Mary Clayton
Spouse Maria Crabtree
Children Solomon Sunderland

Researchers connected through Thomas Heponstall 1646–1720

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Biography

The story of Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall began in 1646 in Emley, Yorkshire, England. Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall married maria crabtree, and had children including solomon sunderland. Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall passed away in 1720 in Emley, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall in Emley, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1720
Death of Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall in Emley, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Heponstall

This ancestor line traces from Heptonstall Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1604) to Emley, Yorkshire, England (1646) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Heponstall (1646–1720) was born in Emley, Yorkshire, England and died in Emley, Yorkshire, 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 (C) 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 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.

Thomas Heponstall's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Sunderland, of Heponstall PTP
1646–1720
Emley, Yorkshire, England
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Thomas Heponstall's Descendants

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