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Thomas Plumb 1564–1615

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

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Plumb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records

Born 1 Mar 1564 · Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Died 23 Feb 1615 · Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Father Lord Thomas Robert Plume
Mother Lady Elizabeth Purcas
Siblings Alfred Plumb, Edmlen Plumb, Elizabeth Mary Plume, Elizabeth Plume Plumb, Joseph Plumbe, Lord Robert Plume Ii, Margaret Plumb Plume, Mary Anne Plumbe, William Plume
Records
Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication …
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Researchers connected through Thomas Plumb 1564–1615

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Plumb began in 1564 in Great Yeldham, Essex, England. Thomas Plumb passed away in 1615 in Great Yeldham, Essex, England.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1564
Birth of Thomas Plumb in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Birth
1615
Death of Thomas Plumb in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Plumb

This ancestor line traces from Essex , ENGLAND (1500) to Great Yeldham, Braintree district, Essex, ENGLAND (1564) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Plumb (1564–1615) was born in Great Yeldham, Essex, England and died in Great Yeldham, Essex, England. 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 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.
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

Lord Thomas Robert Plume
Father
Lady Elizabeth Purcas
Mother

Thomas Plumb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Plumb PTP
1564–1615
Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Plumb's Descendants

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Thomas Plumb PTP 1564–1615