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Thankful Woodward 1711–1784

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 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: 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Woodward 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 5 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1711 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 3 Oct 1784 · Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Spouse James Clark (1772–1809)
Children Capt Daniel David Clark

Researchers connected through Thankful Woodward 1711–1784

and 4 more tree owners connected with Thankful Woodward 1711–1784

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
James Clark

Biography

The story of Thankful Woodward began in 1711 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States. Thankful Woodward married james clark, and had children including capt daniel david clark. Thankful Woodward passed away in 1784 in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1711
Birth of Thankful Woodward in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1784
Death of Thankful Woodward in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Woodward

This ancestor line traces from Medford,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA (1684) to Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States (1711) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thankful Woodward (1711–1784) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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.

Related Records

Thankful Woodward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thankful Woodward PTP
1711–1784
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thankful Woodward's Descendants

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Thankful Woodward PTP 1711–1784 m. James Clark PTP 1772–1809