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Theophilus Mayo 1680–1763

Public Tree Person

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus Mayo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Oct 1680 · Eastham, Massachusetts
Died 6 Oct 1763 · Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Thomas Mayo
Mother Barbara Knowles
Spouse Hannah Bassett
Children Asa Mayo, Benjamin Mayo, Ebenezer Mayo, Experience Mayo, Isaac Mayo, Mayo , Rebecca Mayo, Ruth Mayo, Theophilus Mayo
Siblings Israel Mayo, Judah Mayo Sr, Lydia Mayo, Mary Mayo, Mercy Mayo, Richard Mayo Sr, Ruth Mayo, Son Mayo, Thomas Mayo Jr

Researchers connected through Theophilus Mayo 1680–1763

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Biography

The story of Theophilus Mayo began in 1680 in Eastham, Massachusetts. Theophilus Mayo married hannah bassett, rebecca smith, and had children including asa mayo, benjamin mayo, ebenezer mayo, experience mayo, isaac mayo, mayo, rebecca mayo, ruth mayo, theophilus mayo. Theophilus Mayo passed away in 1763 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Record 578.FTW

  7. 7
    Record Descendants of Richard Knight & Sarah Rogers

  8. 8
    Record Latter Day Saints Ancestral file

  9. 9
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 82, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Theophilus Mayo in Eastham, Massachusetts
Birth
1756
Theophilus Mayo was married in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1763
Death of Theophilus Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Mayo

This ancestor line traces from Greater Middleton, Northamptonshire, , England (1621) to Eastham, Massachusetts (1680) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Mayo (1680–1763) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 3 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.

Theophilus Mayo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Theophilus Mayo PTP
1680–1763
Eastham, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Theophilus Mayo's Descendants

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Theophilus Mayo PTP 1680–1763
  1. 1. Ruth Mayo PTP 1688–1720