Thomas Lock (1656–1696) was born in Hastings, Sussex, England and died in Surrey, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Lock 1656–1696

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jan 1656 · Hastings, Sussex, England

Died 16 Jul 1696 · Surrey, England

Father William Lock

Mother Hannah Lovle

Spouse Mary Skinner

Children William Lock

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Biography

The story of Thomas Lock began in 1656 in Hastings, Sussex, England. Thomas Lock married mary skinner, and had children including william lock. Thomas Lock passed away in 1696 in Surrey, England.

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1656

Birth of Thomas Lock in Hastings, Sussex, England

Birth

1656

Thomas Lock was baptized in Saint Clements,Hastings,Sussex,England

Baptism

1696

Death of Thomas Lock in Surrey, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lock

This ancestor line traces from Wappingwall, Middlesex Co, England (1561) to Hastings, Sussex, England (1656) across 4 generations.

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: Thomas Lock (1656–1696) was born in Hastings, Sussex, England and died in Surrey, 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 (B) 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 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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