Who was Joanna Thayer?

Joanna Thayer (1706–1766) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Mendon,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joanna Thayer 1706–1766

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

Born 18 Jun 1706 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Died 14 Feb 1766 · Mendon,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA

Children Abigail Cheney

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Joanna Thayer was born in 1706 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Joanna Thayer had children including abigail cheney. Joanna Thayer passed away in 1766 in Mendon,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA.

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Birth of Joanna Thayer in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

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: Joanna Thayer (1706–1766) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Mendon,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joanna 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joanna Thayer PTP

1706–1766

Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts