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Theophilus Mayo 1680–1763

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

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A Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 OCT 1680 · Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts
Died 6 OCT 1763 · Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts
Father Thomas Mayo (1650–1729)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Theophilus Mayo 1680–1763

and 5 more tree owners connected with Theophilus Mayo 1680–1763

Immediate Family

Parents
Thomas Mayo
1650–1729
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Theophilus Mayo began in 1680 in Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts. Theophilus Mayo passed away in 1763 in Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts.

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, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1763
Death of Theophilus Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable Co., 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
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Mayo (1680–1763) was born in Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts. 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.

Related Records

Theophilus Mayo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Theophilus Mayo PTP
1680–1763
Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts
Parents
Thomas Mayo PTP
1650–1729
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Theophilus Mayo's Descendants

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Theophilus Mayo PTP 1680–1763