Thomas Hope (1730–1773) was born in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England and died in West Auckland, Durham, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Hope 1730–1773

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

Born 23 May 1730 · St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England

Died 28 May 1773 · West Auckland, Durham, England

Father Ralph Hope

Mother Christian Richardson

Spouse Jane Wilson

Children James Hope

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Biography

In 1730, Thomas Hope entered the world in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England, born to ralph hope and christian richardson. Thomas Hope married jane wilson, and had children including james hope. Thomas Hope passed away in 1773 in West Auckland, Durham, England.

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Birth of Thomas Hope in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England

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Thomas Hope was married in Auckland St Helen, Durham, England

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Death of Thomas Hope in West Auckland, Durham, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hope

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1595) to St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England (1730) across 5 generations.

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: Thomas Hope (1730–1773) was born in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England and died in West Auckland, Durham, 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 5 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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