Who was Lydia Thomas?

Lydia Thomas (1707–1762) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Thomas 1707–1762

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

Born 17 Jul 1707 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 13 Jul 1762 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Captain John Thomas

Mother Lydia Rebekah Whitman

Siblings Andrew Thomas, Ann Thomas, Anthony Thomas, Jane Ann Thomas, John Thomas, Keziah Thomas, Lydia Thomas, Mary Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Zeruiah Thomas

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Immediate Family

Parents

Captain John Thomas

Lydia Rebekah Whitman

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1707, Lydia Thomas entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to captain john thomas and lydia rebekah whitman. Lydia Thomas passed away in 1762 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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1707

Birth of Lydia Thomas in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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1762

Death of Lydia Thomas in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Weymouth, Dorset, England (1595) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1707) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Thomas (1707–1762) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, 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 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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