John Thacher 1639–1713
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11 researchers on YourRoots have John Thacher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Thacher was born in 1639 in Marblehead, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of anthony thacher and elizabeth jones. John Thacher married lydia gorham, rebecca winslow, and had children including ann thacher, benjamin thacher, bethiah thacher, desire thatcher, elizabeth thacher, hannah thacher, john thacher, josiah thacher, judah thatcher, lydia thacher, mary thacher, mercy marcy thatcher, mercy third thacher, peter thacher, rebecca thacher, thomas thacher. John Thacher passed away in 1713 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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9Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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10Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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11Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Thacher
This ancestor line traces from Le Roeulx, Hainaut, Belgium (1275) to Marblehead, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1639) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Thacher (1639–1713) was born in Marblehead, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 12 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 Thacher's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
John Thacher's Descendants
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1. PTP 1685–1724
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1. PTP 1728–1804
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3. PTP 1693–1775
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4. PTP 1705–1746