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David Thayer 1660–1674

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jun 1660 · BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 01 Aug 1674 · BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Father
Mother (1636–1690)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Massachusetts Vital Records 3903113.FTW

Researchers connected through David Thayer 1660–1674

and 2 more tree owners connected with David Thayer 1660–1674

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

David Thayer was born in 1660 in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS, the child of ferdinando thayer and huldah hayward. David Thayer passed away in 1674 in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records

  2. 2
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of David Thayer in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1667
David Thayer was christened in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Christening
1674
Death of David Thayer in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
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 CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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.

Related Records

David Thayer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Thayer PTP
1660–1674
BRAINTREE, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1636–1690
Stephney,London,Middlesex,England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David Thayer's Descendants

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David Thayer PTP 1660–1674