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Thomas Rochester 1834–1917

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Rochester in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 14 Oct 1834 · Windsor, NSW, Australia
Died 7 Apr 1917 · Inglewood, Loddon Shire, Victoria, Australia
Father James Rochester
Mother Elizabeth Nowland
Spouse Mary Jane Thomas
Children Alexander Campbell Rochester, Alfred Windsor Rochester, Ann Elizabeth Rochester, Charles Henry Rochester, Edwin Eric Rochester, Elizabeth Emily May Rochester, Francis Arthur Rochester, George Edward Rochester, Hilda Sarah Rochester, Laura Rochester, Mary Ann Rochester, Thomas James Rochester, Thomas Rochester, William Rochester
Siblings Ann Rochester, Charles Michael Rochester, Edward Rochester, Elizabeth Richardson, George Michael Rochester, Harriet Jane Rochester, James Rochester, Mary Rochester, Sarah L Rochester, William Rochester
Records
Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Geneanet Community Trees Index Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1962 Australia and New Zealand, Find … Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices Victoria, Australia, Birth Index Geni World Family Tree Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992
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Immediate Family

Biography

Thomas Rochester was born in 1834 in Windsor, NSW, Australia, the child of james rochester and elizabeth nowland. In 1903, Thomas Rochester resided in Inglewood, Grampians, Victoria, Australia. Thomas Rochester married mary jane thomas, and had children including alexander campbell rochester, alfred windsor rochester, ann elizabeth rochester, charles henry rochester, edwin eric rochester, elizabeth emily may rochester, francis arthur rochester, george edward rochester, hilda sarah rochester, laura rochester, mary ann rochester, thomas james rochester, thomas rochester, william rochester. Thomas Rochester passed away in 1917 in Inglewood, Loddon Shire, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

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    Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1962

  7. 7
    Burial Records Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

  8. 8
    Newspaper/Obituary Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices

  9. 9
    Birth Records Victoria, Australia, Birth Index

  10. 10
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  11. 11
    Record Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992

Life Timeline

1834
Birth of Thomas Rochester in Windsor, NSW, Australia
Birth
1903
Thomas Rochester resided here in Inglewood, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1917
Death of Thomas Rochester in Inglewood, Vic, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Rochester

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, England (1731) to Windsor, NSW, Australia (1834) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Rochester (1834–1917) was born in Windsor, NSW, Australia and died in Inglewood, Loddon Shire, Victoria, Australia. 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.
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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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

James Rochester
Father
Elizabeth Nowland
Mother

Thomas Rochester's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Rochester PTP
1834–1917
Windsor, NSW, Australia
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Thomas Rochester's Descendants

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Thomas Rochester PTP 1834–1917