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Thomas William Sanders 1699–1772

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Sanders in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1699 · New Kent County, Virginia
Died 07 Apr 1772 · Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Children Robert Patrick Sanders

Researchers connected through Thomas Sanders 1699–1772

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Sanders 1699–1772

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas William Sanders began in 1699 in New Kent County, Virginia. Thomas William Sanders had children including robert patrick sanders. Thomas William Sanders passed away in 1772 in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Thomas William Sanders in New Kent County, Virginia
Birth
1772
Death of Thomas William Sanders in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sanders

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1564) to New Kent County, Virginia (1699) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Sanders (1699–1772) was born in New Kent County, Virginia and died in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States. 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 (C) 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 5 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.

Thomas Sanders's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas William Sanders PTP
1699–1772
New Kent County, Virginia
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Unknown

Thomas Sanders's Descendants

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Thomas William Sanders PTP 1699–1772