Who was Dorothy Thompson?

Dorothy Thompson (1624–1709) was born in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. 33 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 33 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

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Dorothy Thompson 1624–1709

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Full name consistent across 33 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 33 trees

Death year and location consistent across 33 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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33 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Thompson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 33 independent trees

Born 05 Jul 1624 · Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England

Died 30 Jul 1709 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father John Thompson

Mother Alice Freeman

Siblings Anthony Thompson, Bridget Thompson Denison, Christian Thompson, John Thomson, John Tompson, Mary Thompson Wise, Thomas Thompson, William Thompson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thompson

Alice Freeman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1624, Dorothy Thompson entered the world in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England, born to john thompson and alice freeman. Dorothy Thompson passed away in 1709 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1624

Birth of Dorothy Thompson in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England

Birth

1709

Death of Dorothy Thompson in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Thompson

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, , England (1624) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorothy Thompson (1624–1709) was born in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. 33 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, 33 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 22 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.