Thomas Sayre 1597–1671
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Sayre 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: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1597, Thomas Sayre entered the world in Leighton, Bedfordshire, England, born to francis sayre and elizabeth atkins. Thomas Sayre passed away in 1671 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, USA.
Sources
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1Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Record Colonial Families of the USA
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4Record Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania, Volume II
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5Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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6Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sayre
This ancestor line traces from Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, England (1474) to Leighton, Bedfordshire, England (1597) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Sayre (1597–1671) was born in Leighton, Bedfordshire, , England and died in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, USA. 11 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, 11 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.
Related Records
Thomas Sayre's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record