Thomas Hoby (1566–1640) was born in Romford, Essex, England and died in Hackness Hall, North Riding, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Hoby 1566–1640

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1566 · Romford, Essex, England

Died 30 Dec 1640 · Hackness Hall, North Riding, Yorkshire, England

Father Sir Thomas Hoby

Mother Elizabeth Infamous Lady Hoby Cooke

Siblings Anne Hoby, Elizabeth Hoby, Sir Edward Hoby

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Thomas Hoby

Elizabeth Infamous Lady Hoby Cooke

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Children

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Biography

The story of Thomas Hoby began in 1566 in Romford, Essex, England. Thomas Hoby passed away in 1640 in Hackness Hall, North Riding, Yorkshire, England.

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1566

Birth of Thomas Hoby in Romford, Essex, England

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Death of Thomas Hoby in Hackness Hall, North Riding, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hoby

This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Romford, Essex, England (1566) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Hoby (1566–1640) was born in Romford, Essex, England and died in Hackness Hall, North Riding, 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 (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 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.
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