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Naphtali Thayer 1707–1760

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Naphtali Thayer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1707 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 Nov 1760 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1669–1757)
Mother Sarah Bass (1672–1751)
Spouse (1711–1768)
Children , , , ,
Siblings

Researchers connected through Naphtali Thayer 1707–1760

and 2 more tree owners connected with Naphtali Thayer 1707–1760

Immediate Family

Parents
Sarah Bass
1672–1751
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

Naphtali Thayer was born in 1707 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of ephraim thayer and sarah bass. Naphtali Thayer married bathsheba bass, and had children including bathsheba thayer, bethiah thayer, hannah thayer, napthala thayer, susannah thayer. Naphtali Thayer passed away in 1760 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Naphtali Thayer in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1760
Death of Naphtali Thayer in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Naphtali Thayer

This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, , England (1445) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1707) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Naphtali Thayer (1707–1760) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Naphtali 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 8 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

Sarah Bass
1672–1751 · Mother

Naphtali Thayer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Naphtali Thayer PTP
1707–1760
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1669–1757
Braintree, MA
Sarah Bass PTP
1672–1751
Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1634–1674
Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA

Naphtali Thayer's Descendants

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NT
Naphtali Thayer PTP 1707–1760
  1. 1. PTP 1733–1770