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Thomas Ashley 1704–1762

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 Thomas Ashley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1704 · Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 May 1762 · Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Mary Gifford
Children Elisha Ashley, Enoch Ashley, Eunice Ashley, Freeman Ashley, William Ashley

Researchers connected through Thomas Ashley 1704–1762

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Biography

The story of Thomas Ashley began in 1704 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Ashley married mary gifford, and had children including elisha ashley, enoch ashley, eunice ashley, freeman ashley, william ashley. Thomas Ashley passed away in 1762 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Thomas Ashley in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1762
Death of Thomas Ashley in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Ashley (1704–1762) was born in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Thomas 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 1 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.

Thomas Ashley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Ashley PTP
1704–1762
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Ashley's Descendants

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Thomas Ashley PTP 1704–1762