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Thomas Baker 1636–1718

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1636 · Norwich, Norfolk, England

Died 18 Mar 1718 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Baker

Mother Elizabeth Day

Siblings Elizabeth 9Th Ggm Baker, Elizabeth Baker, John Baker, Martha Baker, Mary Baker, Richard Baker, Sarah Baker

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Baker

Elizabeth Day

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Baker began in 1636 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Thomas Baker passed away in 1718 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1636

Birth of Thomas Baker in Norwich, Norfolk, England

Birth

1718

Death of Thomas Baker in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Baker

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1598) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1636) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Baker (1636–1718) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 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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