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David THAYER 1660–1674

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have David THAYER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1660 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Aug 1674 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ferdinando Thayer (1625–1713)
Mother HULDAH HAYWARD (1636–1690)
Siblings Benjamin Thayer, Capt Thomas Thayer, Ebenezer Thayer, Huldah Thayer, Isaac Thayer, Israel Thayer, Jonathan Thayer, Josiah Thayer Sr, Lt Samuel Thayer, Naomi Thayer, Sarah Thayer

Researchers connected through David THAYER 1660–1674

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, David THAYER entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to ferdinando thayer and huldah hayward. David THAYER passed away in 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records

  2. 2
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of David THAYER in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1674
Death of David THAYER in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David THAYER

This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England (1500) to BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1660) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David THAYER (1660–1674) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

David THAYER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David THAYER PTP
1660–1674
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Ferdinando Thayer PTP
1625–1713
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
HULDAH HAYWARD PTP
1636–1690
London, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Thomas Thayer PTP
1596–1665
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David THAYER's Descendants

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David THAYER PTP 1660–1674