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Peter Thacher 1665–1736

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Thacher 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 May 1665 · Yarmouth, Mass
Died 12 Feb 1736 · Yarmouth, Mass
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Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

Researchers connected through Peter Thacher 1665–1736

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Peter Thacher was born in 1665 in Yarmouth, Mass, the child of john thacher and lidia gorhman. Peter Thacher passed away in 1736 in Yarmouth, Mass.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Peter Thacher in Yarmouth, Mass
Birth
1736
Death of Peter Thacher in Yarmouth, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Thacher

This ancestor line traces from Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, England (1430) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1665) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Thacher (1665–1736) was born in Yarmouth, Mass and died in Yarmouth, Mass. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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.

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Peter Thacher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Peter Thacher PTP
1665–1736
Yarmouth, Mass
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Peter Thacher's Descendants

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Peter Thacher PTP 1665–1736