Who was Elizabeth Thomas?

Elizabeth Thomas (1585–1665) was born in St Kerverne, Cornwall, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Thomas 1585–1665

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1585 · St Kerverne, Cornwall, England

Died 12 Mar 1665 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Thomas

Mother Mary Arnold

Spouse John Pearse

Children John Pearse

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The story of Elizabeth Thomas began in 1585 in St Kerverne, Cornwall, England. Elizabeth Thomas married john pearse, and had children including john pearse. Elizabeth Thomas passed away in 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Elizabeth Thomas in St Kerverne, Cornwall, England

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Death of Elizabeth Thomas in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Benenden, Kent, England (1475) to St Kerverne, Cornwall, England (1585) across 4 generations.

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: Elizabeth Thomas (1585–1665) was born in St Kerverne, Cornwall, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, 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 Elizabeth 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 4 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.
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