Shadrach Thayer 1629–1678
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Shadrach Thayer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Shadrach Thayer 1629–1678
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1629, Shadrach Thayer entered the world in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, born to thomas thayer and margery wheeler. Shadrach Thayer married deliverance priest, and had children including mary thayer. Shadrach Thayer passed away in 1678 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) (Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Shadrach Thayer
This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, Gloucester, England (1503) to Thornbury, Gloucester, England (1629) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Shadrach Thayer (1629–1678) was born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Shadrach 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 5 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
Shadrach Thayer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record