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Thomas Betts Sr 1615–1688

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Sr 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Dec 1615 · West Perkham, Kent, England
Died 24 Dec 1688 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Father John Betts (1599–1638)
Mother Mary Betts (1623–1684)
Siblings John Betts, Martha Graves, Mary Betts

Researchers connected through Thomas Sr 1615–1688

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Sr 1615–1688

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Betts Sr began in 1615 in West Perkham, Kent, England. Thomas Betts Sr passed away in 1688 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Thomas Betts Sr in West Perkham, Kent, England
Birth
1688
Death of Thomas Betts Sr in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sr

This ancestor line traces from Southam, Warwick, England (1530) to West Perkham, Kent, England (1615) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Sr (1615–1688) was born in West Perkham, Kent, England and died in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 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.
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 Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Betts Sr PTP
1615–1688
West Perkham, Kent, England
Parents
John Betts PTP
1599–1638
West Peckham, Kent, England
Mary Betts PTP
1623–1684
Claydon, Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Betts PTP
1599–1638
West Peckham, Kent, England
Mary Betts PTP
1623–1684
Claydon, Oxfordshire, England

Thomas Sr's Descendants

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Thomas Betts Sr PTP 1615–1688