Who was Thomas Wells?

Thomas Wells (1512–1558) was born in Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England and died in Whichford, Warwickshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells 1512–1558

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1512 · Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Died 30 Aug 1558 · Whichford, Warwickshire, England

Father John Ii Wells

Mother Anna Fitzherbert

Spouse Elizabeth Wells Bryan

Children Joan Welles

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ii Wells

Anna Fitzherbert

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Wells Bryan

Children

Joan Welles

Biography

In 1512, Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells entered the world in Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, born to john ii wells and anna fitzherbert. Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells married elizabeth wells bryan, and had children including joan welles. Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells passed away in 1558 in Whichford, Warwickshire, England.

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Birth of Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells in Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

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Death of Thomas (Sir of Whichford, Warwickshire) Wells in Whichford, Warwickshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wells

This ancestor line traces from Nazeing, Essex, England (1487) to Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England (1512) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Wells (1512–1558) was born in Wickford, Warwick, Warwickshire, England and died in Whichford, Warwickshire, England. 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 2 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.
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