Who was Thomas Kempe?

Thomas Kempe (1513–1590) was born in Wye, Kent, England and died in Wye, Kent, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Kempe 1513–1590

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1513 · Wye, Kent, England

Died 22 Mar 1590 · Wye, Kent, England

Father William Kempe

Mother Eleanor Browne

Spouse Cecily Katherine Cheyney

Children Anne Kempe

Siblings Anthony Kempe, Barnard Kemp, Emeline Kempe, John Kempe

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Kempe

Eleanor Browne

Spouse(s)

Cecily Katherine Cheyney

Children

Anne Kempe

Biography

Thomas Kempe was born in 1513 in Wye, Kent, England, the child of william kempe and eleanor browne. Thomas Kempe married cecily katherine cheyney, and had children including anne kempe. Thomas Kempe passed away in 1590 in Wye, Kent, England.

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1513

Birth of Thomas Kempe in Wye, Kent, England

Birth

1590

Death of Thomas Kempe in Wye, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Kempe

This ancestor line traces from Betchworth, Surrey, England (1402) to Wye, Kent, England (1513) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Kempe (1513–1590) was born in Wye, Kent, England and died in Wye, Kent, England. 3 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, 3 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.
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