Sir Thomas was christened January 31, 1565 at New Buckenham, Norfolk. He married Catherine, (also spelt Katherine), November 5, 1582, at East Harling, Norfolk, and was buried July 26, 1595.

National Archives (UK)
Reference: EVL 182/10-11, 454 x 6
Settlement before the marriage of Edward Downes, son of Robert Downes, to Dame Katherine Knyvett, 1596. Further settlement, 1604, (1596, 1604).