YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Thomas Eltstone Lygon 1547–1603 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1547

Birth Location: Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 14 August 1603

Death Location: Elkstone, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England

Father: William Lygon

Mother: Eleanor Dennis

Spouse(s): Frances Dennis

Children(s): Thomas Lygon, Richard (Lygon)

In 1547, Thomas Eltstone Lygon entered the world in Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom, born to William Lygon And Eleanor Dennis. Thomas Eltstone Lygon married Frances Dennis, and had children including Richard Ligon Lygon, Thomas Framer Lygon. Thomas Eltstone Lygon passed away in 1603 in Elkstone, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England.

Find more search results for Thomas Lygon
TL

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

  • In 1547, Thomas Eltstone Lygon entered the world in Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom, born to William Lygon And Eleanor Dennis.
  • Thomas Eltstone Lygon married Frances Dennis, and had children including Richard Ligon Lygon, Thomas Framer Lygon.
  • Thomas Eltstone Lygon passed away in 1603 in Elkstone, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Lygon's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Lygon
1547–1603
Birth Place: Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Parents
William Lygon
1512–1567
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Eleanor Dennis
1515–1586
Dyrham, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Richard Lygon
1496–1556
Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Margaret) Greville
1497–1542
Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Anne (de) Berkeley
1500–1585
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Lygon
1466–1512
Anne Beauchamp
1470–1534
William Greville
1464–1512
Margery Arrell
1468–1513
Maurice Berkeley
1436–1506
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lygon
1436–1507
Ann Gifford
1440–
James Berkeley
1394–1463
Isabel Mowbray
1396–1452

Thomas Lygon's Descendants

1.
TL
Thomas (Eltstone) Lygon (1547–14 August 1603) m. Frances Dennis (1560–30 January 1624)
  1. 1. Thomas (Framer) Lygon 1577–1626 m. Elizabeth Pratt 1602–1631
    1. 1. Col. (Thomas Lygon) III 1623–1675 m. Mary Harris 1625–1703
      1. 1. William Lygon 1650–1689 m. Mary Tanner 1665–1742
        1. 1. William (Ligon) Jr 1682–1764 m. Elizabeth Batte 1682–1764
        2. 2. Thomas Ligon 1677–1705 m. Elizabeth Worsham 1679–1743
        3. 3. Mary Ligon 1679–
        4. 4. John Ligon 1684– m. Martha Parker 1684–
        5. 5. Joseph Ligon 1684–
        6. 6. Phebe Ligon 1686–
        7. 7. Lucretia Ligon 1687–
        8. 8. Sarah Ligon 1689–1785
      2. 2. Mary (Ligon) (Lygon) 1663–
      3. 3. Col. (Thomas Ligon) (Lygon) 1651–1678
      4. 4. Johana Ligon 1653–1726 m. Robert Hancock 1650–1709
        1. 1. Mary Hancock 1675–1736 m. John Hatcher 1673–1738
        2. 2. Johanna (Ligon) Hancock 1681–1744 m. Samuel (Hancock) I 1675–1760
        3. 3. Robert Hancock 1679–1732
        4. 4. Elizabeth Hancock 1673–1731
        5. 5. Sarah (Martha) Hancock 1673–1726
        6. 6. William Hancock 1678–1719
        7. 7. Phoebe Hancock 1686–1744 m. William (Pleasant) Bailey 1680–1762
      5. 5. Richard (Hugh Ligon) Leigan 1650–1724 m. MARY Worsham 1658–1737
        1. 1. Matthew Ligon 1608–1764 m. Elizabeth Anderson 1695–1740
        2. 2. Henry Ligon –1762 m. Sarah Ligon –1785
  2. 2. Richard (Ligon) (Lygon) 1592–1662

Thomas Lygon's Timeline

2 Records

1547
1547
Birth of Thomas Eltstone Lygon in Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
1603
14 August 1603
Age 56
Death of Thomas Eltstone Lygon in Elkstone, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Elkstone, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1547
    Event Place: Madresfield, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 August 1603
    Event Place: Elkstone, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elkstone, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave 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