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Thomas Holbrook 1599–1677

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Holbrook 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 01 Mar 1599 · Broadway, Dorset, England
Died 10 Mar 1677 · Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Father John Holbrook
Mother Elinor Saunders
Spouse Jane Powyes
Children Abigail Holbrook, Ann Holbrook, Elizabeth Holbrook, Jane Holbrook, John Holbrook, Mary Holbrook, Thomas Holbrook, William Holbrook
Siblings Arthur Holbrook, John Holbrook, William Holbrook

Researchers connected through Thomas Holbrook 1599–1677

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Biography

The story of Thomas Holbrook began in 1599 in Broadway, Dorset, England. Thomas Holbrook married jane powyes, sarah loring, and had children including abigail holbrook, ann holbrook, elizabeth holbrook, jane holbrook, john holbrook, mary holbrook, thomas holbrook, william holbrook. Thomas Holbrook passed away in 1677 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1599
Birth of Thomas Holbrook in Broadway, Dorset, England
Birth
1677
Death of Thomas Holbrook in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Holbrook

This ancestor line traces from Glastonbury, Somerset, England (1562) to Broadway, Somersetshire, ENGLAND (1599) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Holbrook (1599–1677) was born in Broadway, Dorset, England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA. 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 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 Holbrook's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Holbrook PTP
1599–1677
Broadway, Dorset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Thomas Holbrook's Descendants

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Thomas Holbrook PTP 1599–1677
  1. 1. William Holbrook PTP 1620–1699
  2. 2. Elizabeth Holbrook PTP 1630–1674