YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1409–1477 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1409

Birth Location: May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland

Death Date: 25 Mar 1477

Death Location: All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Father: James Fitzgerald

Mother: Mary Burke

Spouse(s): Joan Desmond

Children(s): Gerald FitzGerald, Margaret Fitzgerald

The story of Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland began in 1409 in May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland. Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland married Joan Desmond, and had children including Gerald Gearoid Mor Fitzmaurice The Great 8Th Earl Of Kildare Marquis Of Kildare Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald. Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland passed away in 1477 in All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

Find more search results for Lord Ireland
LI

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland began in 1409 in May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland.
  • Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland married Joan Desmond, and had children including Gerald Gearoid Mor Fitzmaurice The Great 8Th Earl Of Kildare Marquis Of Kildare Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald.
  • Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland passed away in 1477 in All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lord Ireland's Ancestors

Self
Lord Ireland
1409–1477
Birth Place: May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland
Parents
James The Usurper Fitzgerald
1380–1427
Desmond, Kerry, Ireland
Mary Burke
1390–1435
Waterford, Munster, Waterford, Ireland
Grandparents
Gerald (Fitzmaurice) Fitzgerald
–1398
Eleanor Butler
1360–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lord Ireland's Descendants

1.
LI
Lord (Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of) Ireland (26 Jul 1409–25 Mar 1477) m. Joan Desmond (1410–13 Jun 1486)
  1. 1. Gerald (Gearoid Mor FitzMaurice 'The Great' 8th Earl of Kildare marquis of Kildare,) FitzGerald 1455–1513 m. Alison Portlester 1457–1495
    1. 1. Gerald (Fitzgerald Earl of) Kildare 1487–1534 m. Elizabeth Zouche 1480–1517
      1. 1. Catherine (The Fair Geraldine) Fitzgerald 1510–1595 m. Jenico (3rd Viscount Gormanston) Preston 1502–1560
        1. 1. CHRISTOPHER (4th Viscount Gormanstown) Preston 1537–1599 m. Catherine Fitzwilliam 1555–1584
        2. 2. Genet Preston –1599
        3. 3. Catherine Preston –1597
      2. 2. Edward FitzGerald 1528–1585
      3. 3. Catherine Fitzgerald 1510–1595
      4. 4. Mary FitzGerald 1515–1540
      5. 5. Thomas Fitzgerald 1513–1537
      6. 6. Elizabeth ('Fair Geraldine' Fitzgerald Browne) Clinton 1527–1589
      7. 7. Gerald (FitzGerald 11th Earl) Kildare 1525–1585
      8. 8. Joan Fitzgerald 1509–1565
      9. 9. Lady (Catherine) FitzGerald 1510–1595
      10. 10. Margaret FitzGerald 1530–
      11. 11. Lady (Cecily) FitzGerald 1532–
    2. 2. Margaret Fitzgerald 1472–1542
  2. 2. Margaret Fitzgerald 1470–

Lord Ireland's Timeline

2 Records

1409
26 Jul 1409
Birth of Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland in May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland
May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland
1477
25 Mar 1477
Age 68
Death of Lord Thomas "Earl of Kildon" FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare Lord Justice of Ireland Lord Chancellor of Ireland in All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1409
    Event Place: May Nooth, Laecagh, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1477
    Event Place: All Hallows Church, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE