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John Thrasher 1653–1733

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

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B Reliability
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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 Thrasher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 8 Dec 1653 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jun 1733 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Mercy Crossman (1669–1687)
Children Catherine Thrasher, Christopher Thrasher, Damaris Thrasher, Hannah Thrasher, Israel Thrasher, John Thrasher, Mercy Thrasher, Sarah Thrasher

Researchers connected through John Thrasher 1653–1733

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Biography

The story of John Thrasher began in 1653 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. John Thrasher married mercy crossman, and had children including catherine thrasher, christopher thrasher, damaris thrasher, hannah thrasher, israel thrasher, john thrasher, mercy thrasher, sarah thrasher. John Thrasher passed away in 1733 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1653
Birth of John Thrasher in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1733
Death of John Thrasher in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Thrasher

This ancestor line traces from Eastington, Gloucestershire, England (1570) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1653) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Thrasher (1653–1733) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, 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 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 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.
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 Thrasher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thrasher PTP
1653–1733
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Thrasher's Descendants

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John Thrasher PTP 1653–1733 m. Mercy Crossman PTP 1669–1687