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Thomas Clinton Knyvett 1558–1594

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Knyvett 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 31 Jan 1558 · Buckenham Castle Norfolk
Died 26 Sep 1594 · Wiltshire, England
Father Sir Knight Henry Knyvett Of Charlton Esq
Mother Lady Elizabeth Of Malmesbury Wiltshire Stumpe
Spouse C Katherine Henrici Lovell Downes
Children Eleanor Knyvett

Researchers connected through Thomas Knyvett 1558–1594

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Biography

The story of Thomas Clinton Knyvett began in 1558 in Buckenham Castle Norfolk. Thomas Clinton Knyvett married c katherine henrici lovell downes, and had children including eleanor knyvett. Thomas Clinton Knyvett passed away in 1594 in Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1558
Birth of Thomas Clinton Knyvett in Buckenham Castle Norfolk
Birth
1594
Death of Thomas Clinton Knyvett in Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Knyvett

This ancestor line traces from Buckenham Palace, Buckenham, Old, Norfolk, England (1508) to Buckenham, Norfolk, England (1528) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Knyvett (1558–1594) was born in Buckenham Castle Norfolk and died in Wiltshire, England. 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 (C) 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 Knyvett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Clinton Knyvett PTP
1558–1594
Buckenham Castle Norfolk
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Knyvett's Descendants

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Thomas Clinton Knyvett PTP 1558–1594