Thomas married Elizabeth SWAINE about 1530 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG. Elizabeth was born in 1503; died on 20 Feb 1565 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; was buried on 22 Feb 1565 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Robert ROBY was born in 1532; died in 1562 in , , , England.
2. John ROBY was born in 1534; and died.
3. Thomas ROBY was born on 12 Apr 1536 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; died on 12 Sep 1588 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; was buried about 14 Sep 1588 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG.
4. Edmond ROBY was born in 1538 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; died on 23 Sep 1586.
5. William ROBY was born on 23 Jul 1540 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; died on 2 Jan 1580 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG.
6. Bartholomew ROBY was born on 27 Dec 1542; and died.
7. Michael ROBY was born on 26 Sep 1544 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; and died.
8. Marie ROBY was born on 17 May 1552 in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ENG; and died.

Notes:

The earliest known Roby born at Donington Castle (prounounced Dunington) was Robert Roby in 1261. His son Robert was born their in 1290 and buried in the vault under the church in Castle Donington in 1317. The next verified occurrence of Roby's in the Castle is in 1402. It is assumed they are related to this John, but how is not known. Records that might connect them are in old latin in church books in the possession of the church vicar. They date back previous to the mid 1200's, but alas would be a small fortune to translate. Castle Donington is actually a small town on a hill above the Trent River abut 9 miles southwest of the town of Derby in Co. Leicestershire, England. A very old church built circa 1200 with a large steeple is on the grounds of the castle. It was likely built upon the foundation of an earlier church that existed in 1133. (C-2131) The current prominent Robey researcher is William G. Robey, Jr. He has an excellent site on the Internet entitled "Robey/Robie/Roby family line from early England to America" that should be consulted for the most up-to-date information on this family surname. (C-2131)