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Shadrach Thayer 1629–1678

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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13 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 10 May 1629 · Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Died 19 Oct 1678 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1596–1665)
Mother (1600–1672)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Colonial Families of the USA Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … The New England Historical & … "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0 The Church of Jesus Christ …

Researchers connected through Shadrach Thayer 1629–1678

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Immediate Family

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

Biography

In 1629, Shadrach Thayer entered the world in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, born to thomas thayer and margery wheeler. Shadrach Thayer passed away in 1678 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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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

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  10. 10
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  11. 11
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  13. 13
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  14. 14
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  15. 15
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  16. 16
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0

  18. 18
    Record 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

1629
Birth of Shadrach Thayer in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1678
Death of Shadrach Thayer in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Shadrach Thayer

This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, Gloucester, England (1503) to Thornbury, Gloucester, England (1629) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Shadrach Thayer (1629–1678) was born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 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

Self
Shadrach Thayer PTP
1629–1678
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
PTP
1596–1665
Thornbury, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England
PTP
1600–1672
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Shadrach Thayer's Descendants

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Shadrach Thayer PTP 1629–1678