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Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin 1524–1573 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1524

Birth Location: Broughton, Kent, England

Death Date: 15 Dec 1573

Death Location: East Sutton, Kent, England

Father: Giles Franckelyn

Mother: Alice Fowler

Spouse(s): Lady Brenchley

Children(s): Mildred Francklyn, Mary Barham, Mildred Franckelyn, Elizabeth Frankelyn, Bridget Franklin, John Franckelyn, Fryswythe Franckelyn, Anthony Frankelyne, John Franckelyn

In 1524, Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin entered the world in Broughton, Kent, England, born to Giles Michael Franckelyn And Alice Fowler. Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin married Lady Mildred Brenchley, and had children including Anthony Frankelyne, Bridget Franklin, Elizabeth Frankelyn, Fryswythe Franckelyn, John Franckelyn, Mary Barham, Mildred Franckelyn, Mildred Francklyn. Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin passed away in 1573 in East Sutton, Kent, England.

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Biography

  • In 1524, Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin entered the world in Broughton, Kent, England, born to Giles Michael Franckelyn And Alice Fowler.
  • Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin married Lady Mildred Brenchley, and had children including Anthony Frankelyne, Bridget Franklin, Elizabeth Frankelyn, Fryswythe Franckelyn, John Franckelyn, Mary Barham, Mildred Franckelyn, Mildred Francklyn.
  • Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin passed away in 1573 in East Sutton, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Franklin's Ancestors

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Thomas Franklin
1524–1573
Birth Place: Broughton, Kent, England
Parents
Giles Michael Franckelyn
1460–1526
Chart Sutton, Kent, England
Alice Fowler
1515–1563
Chart Sutton, Kent, England
Grandparents
John (Frankelyn) Jr
1430–1499
Chart Sutton, Kent, England
Wife (of John Franklyn I No Maiden) Name
1432–
Chart Sutton, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Thomas Fowle
1446–1530
Chart Sutton, Kent, England
Wife (of Thomas) Fowle
1446–1530
Chart Sutton, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Franklin's Descendants

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Thomas (Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin) Franklin (1524–15 Dec 1573) m. Lady (Mildred) Brenchley (1526–27 Jul 1563)
  1. 1. Mildred Francklyn 1560–1595 m. John (Thomson Fleete Alderstone) I 1560–1595
    1. 1. John Alderstone 1584– m. Joan\Jhon Cooke 1583–1645 m. Ann Dowie 1574–1612
      1. 1. John (Alderstone) III 1598–1665 m. Cicely Friend 1599–1673
        1. 1. Jane Alderston 1624–1667 m. Edward (Tickner) Pannell 1626–1672
        2. 2. John Alderston 1638–1687
        3. 3. William Alderston 1630–1665
        4. 4. John Alderston 1625–1626
        5. 5. Edward Alderston 1622–1625
        6. 6. John Alderstone 1621–1687
        7. 7. Jane Alderston 1627–1667
      2. 2. Edward Alderstone 1622–1625
      3. 3. Sarah Alderstone 1625–1686
      4. 4. Daughter Alderstone 1616–1616
      5. 5. Ruth Gale 1629–1654
      6. 6. John Alderstone 1625–
      7. 7. John (Alderstone) (CHILD) 1621–1625
      8. 8. John (Alderstone) (INFANT) 1617–1617
    2. 2. Joan Alderstone 1589–1659
    3. 3. Cecily Alderstone 1590–
    4. 4. Mary Alderstone 1595–
    5. 5. Susan Alderstone 1586–
    6. 6. William Alderstone 1592–
  2. 2. Mary Barham 1550–1597
  3. 3. Mildred Franckelyn 1550–1597
  4. 4. Elizabeth Frankelyn 1546–1600
  5. 5. Bridget Franklin 1550–
  6. 6. John Franckelyn 1550–1617
  7. 7. Fryswythe Franckelyn 1552–
  8. 8. Anthony Frankelyne 1544–
  9. 9. John Franckelyn 1550–

Thomas Franklin's Timeline

4 Records

1524
1524
Birth of Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin in Broughton, Kent, England
Broughton, Kent, England
1573
Dec 1573
Age 49
Death of Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin in East Sutton, Kent, England
East Sutton, Kent, England
1573
15 Dec 1573
Age 49
Burial of Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin in East Sutton, Kent, England
East Sutton, Kent, England
1772
20 Dec 1772
Age 248
Thomas Franckelyn ancestor of Benjamin Franklin was baptized in Gloucestershire, England
Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1524
    Event Place: Broughton, Kent, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1772
    Event Place: Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: GdrV136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1573
    Event Place: East Sutton, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69Law1A001Ms06974
    [3] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1573
    Event Place: East Sutton, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69Law1A001Ms06974
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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