Who was Thomas Pepys?

Thomas Pepys (1548–1634) was born in South Creake, Norfolk, England and died in South Creake, Norfolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys 1548–1634

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jun 1548 · South Creake, Norfolk, England

Died 11 Feb 1634 · South Creake, Norfolk, England

Father Thomas Pepys

Mother Alice Seafoule

Spouse Frances Drury

Children Eleanor Pepys

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Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys was born in 1548 in South Creake, Norfolk, England, the child of thomas pepys and alice seafoule. Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys married frances drury, and had children including eleanor pepys. Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys passed away in 1634 in South Creake, Norfolk, England.

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Birth of Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys in South Creake, Norfolk, England

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Death of Thomas (Jerome) Fermon Pepys in South Creake, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Pepys

This ancestor line traces from South Creake, Norfolk, England (1503) to South Creake, Norfolk, England (1548) across 3 generations.

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: Thomas Pepys (1548–1634) was born in South Creake, Norfolk, England and died in South Creake, Norfolk, 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 (C) 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 3 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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