Thomas Pray (1642–1643) was born in Frant, Sussex, England and died in Frant, Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Pray 1642–1643

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1642 · Frant, Sussex, England

Died 26 May 1643 · Frant, Sussex, England

Father Mathurin Quniton Duperray

Mother Joan Valliance

Siblings Dorothy Pray Thayer, Elizabeth Pray, Ephraim Pray, Hannah Pray, Hugh Pray, Joan Pray, John Pray, Quinton Pray, Richard Pray, Sarah Pray Hardman, William Pray

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mathurin Quniton Duperray

Joan Valliance

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1642, Thomas Pray entered the world in Frant, Sussex, England, born to mathurin quniton duperray and joan valliance. Thomas Pray passed away in 1643 in Frant, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Thomas Pray in Frant, Sussex, England

Birth

1643

Death of Thomas Pray in Frant, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Pray

This ancestor line traces from Auneuil, Oise, Picardie, France (1504) to Frant, Sussex, England (1642) across 4 generations.

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: Thomas Pray (1642–1643) was born in Frant, Sussex, England and died in Frant, Sussex, 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.
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Mathurin Quniton Duperray

Father

Joan Valliance

Mother

Thomas Pray's Ancestors

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Thomas Pray PTP

1642–1643

Frant, Sussex, England