Who was Thomas Boutwell?

Thomas Boutwell (1669–1737) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Boutwell 1669–1737

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

Born 28 Mar 1669 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 20 Dec 1737 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father James Boutwell Sr

Mother Rebecca Kendall

Spouse Abigail Edwards (1675–1753)

Children Martha Boutwell, Mary Boutwell, Matthew Boutelle, Thomas Boutelle

Siblings Elizabeth Boutwell, James Boutwell, Kendall Boutwell, Mary Boutwell, Tabitha Boutwell

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Biography

The story of Thomas Boutwell began in 1669 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Boutwell married abigail edwards, and had children including martha boutwell, mary boutwell, matthew boutelle, thomas boutelle. Thomas Boutwell passed away in 1737 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Thomas Boutwell in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Thomas Boutwell in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Boutwell

This ancestor line traces from Shalford, Essex, England (1559) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1669) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Boutwell (1669–1737) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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