Who was Lydia Thacher?

Lydia Thacher (1756–1838) was born in Yarmouth, Mass and died in Yarmouth. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Thacher 1756–1838

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jan 1756 · Yarmouth, Mass

Died 9 Mar 1838 · Yarmouth

Father Joseph Thacher

Mother Abigail Hawes

Siblings Barnabas Thacher, Daniel Thacher, Ebenezer Thacher, Ezekiel Thacher, Isaac Thacher, Joseph Thacher, Peleg Thacher, Sarah Thacher, Solomon Thacher, Temperance Thacher

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Thacher

Abigail Hawes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Thacher began in 1756 in Yarmouth, Mass. Lydia Thacher passed away in 1838 in Yarmouth.

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Life Timeline

1756

Birth of Lydia Thacher in Yarmouth, Mass

Birth

1838

Death of Lydia Thacher in Yarmouth

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Thacher

This ancestor line traces from Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1450) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1756) across 11 generations.

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: Lydia Thacher (1756–1838) was born in Yarmouth, Mass and died in Yarmouth. 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 Lydia 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lydia Thacher PTP

1756–1838

Yarmouth, Mass