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Thankful Axtell 1725–1794

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Axtell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1725 · Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 3 Nov 1794 · Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Daniel Axtell
Mother Thankful Pratt (1683–1749)
Siblings Ebenezer Axtell, Elizabeth Axtell, Hannah Axtell, Henry The Blacksmith Axtell, Rebecca Axtell, Samuel Axtell, Thomas Axtell Sr, William Axtell

Researchers connected through Thankful Axtell 1725–1794

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thankful Axtell 1725–1794

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thankful Axtell was born in 1725 in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts, the child of daniel axtell and thankful pratt. Thankful Axtell passed away in 1794 in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Thankful Axtell in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1794
Death of Thankful Axtell in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Axtell

This ancestor line traces from Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1673) to Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts (1725) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thankful Axtell (1725–1794) was born in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts. 2 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, 2 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 2 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.

Thankful Axtell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thankful Axtell PTP
1725–1794
Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Thankful Pratt PTP
1683–1749
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thankful Axtell's Descendants

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Thankful Axtell PTP 1725–1794