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Thomas Hooker 1586–1647

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Hooker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1586 · Tilton, Leicestershire, England
Died 7 Jul 1647 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Hooker
Mother Susan Pym
Siblings Anne Hooker, Dorothy Hooker, Frances Hooker, John Hooker, William Hooker

Researchers connected through Thomas Hooker 1586–1647

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Hooker 1586–1647

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Hooker began in 1586 in Tilton, Leicestershire, England. Thomas Hooker passed away in 1647 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1586
Birth of Thomas Hooker in Tilton, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1647
Death of Thomas Hooker in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hooker

This ancestor line traces from Engalnd, Northamptonshire, ENGLAND (1500) to Tilton, Leicestershire, ENGLAND (1586) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Hooker (1586–1647) was born in Tilton, Leicestershire, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 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 4 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 Hooker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hooker PTP
1586–1647
Tilton, Leicestershire, England
Parents
Thomas Hooker PTP
1586–1647
Tilton, Leicestershire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Hooker PTP
1586–1647
Tilton, Leicestershire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Hooker's Descendants

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Thomas Hooker PTP 1586–1647