Who was Thomas Wolstenholme?

Thomas Wolstenholme (1716–1797) was born in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England and died in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Wolstenholme 1716–1797

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1716 · Dronfield, Derbyshire, England

Died 9 Dec 1797 · Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England

Father Thomas Wolstenholme

Mother Elizabeth Mower

Siblings Alice Wolstenholme, Anne Wolstenholme, Christian Wolstenholme, Eliza Wolstenholme, George Wolstenholme, Joseph Wolstenholme, Mary Wolstenholme, Susannah Wolstenholme

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Thomas Wolstenholme

Elizabeth Mower

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Biography

In 1716, Thomas Wolstenholme entered the world in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England, born to thomas wolstenholme and elizabeth mower. Thomas Wolstenholme passed away in 1797 in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England.

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Birth of Thomas Wolstenholme in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England

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Death of Thomas Wolstenholme in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wolstenholme

This ancestor line traces from Dronfield, Derbyshire (1675) to Dronfield, Derbyshire, England (1716) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Wolstenholme (1716–1797) was born in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England and died in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, 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.
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