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Deborah Thayer 1678–1750

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah Thayer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Aug 1678 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Jul 1750 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse John Woodward
Children Abigail Woodward, Ann Woodward, Caleb Woodward, Isaac Woodward, Joanna Woodward, John Woodward, Jonathan Woodward, Lydia Woodward, Mary Woodward, Peter Woodward, Thomas Woodward

Researchers connected through Deborah Thayer 1678–1750

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Biography

The story of Deborah Thayer began in 1678 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Deborah Thayer married john woodward, and had children including abigail woodward, ann woodward, caleb woodward, isaac woodward, joanna woodward, john woodward, jonathan woodward, lydia woodward, mary woodward, peter woodward, thomas woodward. Deborah Thayer passed away in 1750 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Deborah Thayer in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1750
Death of Deborah Thayer in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah Thayer

This ancestor line traces from Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England (1459) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah Thayer (1678–1750) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah 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 8 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.

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Deborah Thayer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah Thayer PTP
1678–1750
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Grandparents
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Deborah Thayer's Descendants

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Deborah Thayer PTP 1678–1750