Thomas Wigley 1662–1722
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Wigley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thomas Wigley 1662–1722
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1662, Thomas Wigley entered the world in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England, born to edmond wigley and margaret hammond. Thomas Wigley married jane keeling, and had children including ann wigley. Thomas Wigley passed away in 1722 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England.
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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3Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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4Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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5Record UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wigley
This ancestor line traces from Scroptoft, Lancashire, England (1537) to Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England (1662) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Wigley (1662–1722) was born in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England and died in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England. 4 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, 4 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 3 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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Related Records
Thomas Wigley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record