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Thomas Bills 1650–1721

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Bills 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Thomas Bills 1650–1721

and 7 more tree owners connected with Thomas Bills 1650–1721

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Joanna Twining
Children

Biography

The story of Thomas Bills began in 1650 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1650, Thomas Bills resided in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, British America. Thomas Bills married anne twining, joanna twining, and had children including anna bills, elizabeth bills, mary mercy bills, nathaniel bills. Thomas Bills passed away in 1721 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, NJ.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Genealogies of Mayflower Families, Vol. I

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  9. 9
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  10. 10
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Thomas Bills in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1650
Thomas Bills resided here in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, British America
Residence
1680
Thomas Bills resided here in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Plymouth Colony
Residence
1696
Thomas Bills resided here in Monmouth County, New Jersey, British America
Residence
1697
Thomas Bills - Property in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, British America
Property
1701
Thomas Bills - Property
Property
1704
Thomas Bills - Probate in Witnessed inventory, Monmouth Co.
Probate
1721
Burial of Thomas Bills
Burial
1721
Death of Thomas Bills in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, NJ
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Bills

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Bills (1650–1721) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, NJ. 8 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, 8 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.

Related Records

Thomas Bills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Bills PTP
1650–1721
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Bills's Descendants

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Thomas Bills PTP 1650–1721 m. Joanna Twining PTP 1657–1723