Who was Jonathan Thomas?

Jonathan Thomas (1678–1724) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Thomas 1678–1724

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1678 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Jun 1724 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father David Thomas

Mother Joanne Davis

Siblings David Thomas, Deborah Unknown Soule, Edward Thomas, Harold Thomas, Jeremiah Thomas, Joanna Thomas, Lydia Thomas, Mary Thomas, Thomas Thomas, William Thomas

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Thomas

Joanne Davis

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Children

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Biography

Jonathan Thomas was born in 1678 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of david thomas and joanne davis. Jonathan Thomas passed away in 1724 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1678

Birth of Jonathan Thomas in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1724

Death of Jonathan Thomas in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Chelsea, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom (1515) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Thomas (1678–1724) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, 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 Jonathan 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 6 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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