Who was Theophilus Farrington?

Theophilus Farrington (1695–1742) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Theophilus Farrington 1695–1742

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1695 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 18 Apr 1742 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Farrington

Mother Lydia Mansfield

Siblings Elizabeth Farrington, John Farrington, William Farrington

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Farrington

Lydia Mansfield

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Theophilus Farrington was born in 1695 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william farrington and lydia mansfield. Theophilus Farrington passed away in 1742 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Theophilus Farrington in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1742

Death of Theophilus Farrington in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Farrington

This ancestor line traces from Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1695) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Theophilus Farrington (1695–1742) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus 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.
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