Thankful Atherton 1644–1719
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Atherton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thankful Atherton 1644–1719
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thankful Atherton began in 1644 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Thankful Atherton passed away in 1719 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Atherton
This ancestor line traces from Stothlay, Barcroft, Yorkshire, England (1498) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1644) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thankful Atherton (1644–1719) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful 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 7 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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Thankful Atherton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record