Thomas Edward McKale 1956–2015
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas McKale in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thomas Edward McKale began in 1956 in Wilmington, DE. In 1980, Thomas Edward McKale resided in Newark. In 1991, Thomas Edward McKale resided in Basel, Switzerland. Thomas Edward McKale married betsy lynn townsend, mary m grabill, suzi fangqin, and had children including emily ann mckale, thomas christopher mckale. Thomas Edward McKale passed away in 2015 in Bear, Delaware.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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3Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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4Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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5Burial Records U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas McKale
This ancestor line traces from Farnley Tyas, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Wilmington, DE (1956) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas McKale (1956–2015) was born in Wilmington, DE and died in Bear, Delaware. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Thomas McKale's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record