Thomas was born in 1543 in Of Purleigh, Essex, Eng. Thomas' father was William KINGE and his mother was Cecily KINGE. His paternal grandfather was John KING KINGE and his paternal grandmother is UNKNOWN SLYNY. He had two sisters named Alice and Marie. He was the second oldest of the three children. He died at the age of 85 in 1628. He was buried in 1628.