Who was Nathan Thomas?

Nathan Thomas (1707–1796) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Nathan Thomas 1707–1796

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1707 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 May 1796 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Edward Thomas

Mother Mary Nelson

Siblings Fear Thomas, Noah Thomas

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Thomas

Mary Nelson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathan Thomas began in 1707 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Nathan Thomas passed away in 1796 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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1707

Birth of Nathan Thomas in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1796

Death of Nathan Thomas in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathan Thomas

This ancestor line traces from Powys, Wales (1305) to Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1707) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathan Thomas (1707–1796) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan 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 13 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.