YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes 1470–1535

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Leghes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1470 · Broxton, Cheshire, England
Died 1 Jan 1535 · Freeby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Spouse Margaret Hannah Hinton Byrd Dodd
Children Elizabeth Byrd, Henry Byrd, Henry Le Bird Ii, John Byrd, Maudlin Byrd, Oliver Burgh Byrd, Peter Byrd, Samuel Bird, Symond Byrd, Thomas Colerick Byrd, William Byrd Composer, William Alfred Byrd

Researchers connected through Thomas Leghes 1470–1535

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Leghes 1470–1535

Biography

Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes was born in 1470 in Broxton, Cheshire, England. Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes married margaret hannah hinton byrd dodd, and had children including elizabeth byrd, henry byrd, henry le bird ii, john byrd, maudlin byrd, oliver burgh byrd, peter byrd, samuel bird, symond byrd, thomas colerick byrd, william byrd composer, william alfred byrd. Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes passed away in 1535 in Freeby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1470
Birth of Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes in Broxton, Cheshire, England
Birth
1535
Death of Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes in Freeby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Leghes

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Leghes (1470–1535) was born in Broxton, Cheshire, England and died in Freeby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom. 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 1 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.

Related Records

Thomas Leghes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes PTP
1470–1535
Broxton, Cheshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Leghes's Descendants

1.
TL
Thomas Byrd Of Broxton & Leghes PTP 1470–1535