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Thomas Dorne , alias Thorne 1536–1588

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Thorne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1536 · Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Died 29 Oct 1588 · Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Father Thomas Richard Thornes Sheriff Of Shropshire
Mother Alice Maud Thorne
Spouse Katherine Mary Purefoy
Children Joan Jane Thorne Hender

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Biography

In 1536, Thomas Dorne, alias Thorne entered the world in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England, born to thomas richard thornes sheriff of shropshire and alice maud thorne. Thomas Dorne, alias Thorne married katherine mary purefoy, and had children including joan jane thorne hender. Thomas Dorne, alias Thorne passed away in 1588 in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1536
Birth of Thomas Dorne, alias Thorne in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1588
Death of Thomas Dorne, alias Thorne in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Thorne

This ancestor line traces from Condover, Shropshire, , England (1505) to Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1536) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Thorne (1536–1588) was born in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England. 7 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, 7 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 2 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.

Thomas Thorne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Dorne , alias Thorne PTP
1536–1588
Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
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Thomas Thorne's Descendants

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Thomas Dorne , alias Thorne PTP 1536–1588