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John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr.\Immigrant 1618–1685

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr.\Immigrant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 19 Jan 1618 · Plymouth, Devon, England
Died 9 Nov 1685 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Sarah Hayward
Children Ensign Jonathan John Thompson, Mehetable Fay Hayward

Researchers connected through John Sr.\Immigrant 1618–1685

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Sr.\Immigrant 1618–1685

Biography

The story of John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr., Immigrant began in 1618 in Plymouth, Devon, England. John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr., Immigrant married sarah hayward, and had children including ensign jonathan john thompson, mehetable fay hayward. John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr., Immigrant passed away in 1685 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr., Immigrant in Plymouth, Devon, England
Birth
1685
Death of John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr., Immigrant in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr.\Immigrant

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sr.\Immigrant (1618–1685) was born in Plymouth, Devon, England 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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

John Sr.\Immigrant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thompson (Thomson, Tomson) Sr.\Immigrant PTP
1618–1685
Plymouth, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sr.\Immigrant's Descendants