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Thomas Burnham 1646–1728

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Burnham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1646 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Feb 1728 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Burnham
Mother Mary Tuttle Lawrence
Siblings Abigail Burnham, Elizabeth Burnham, Esther Burnham, Hannah Burnham, James Burnham, Job Burnham, Johannah Burnham, John Adam Burnham, John Burnham, Joseph Burnham, Josiah Burnham, Lydia Burnham, Mary Burnham, Nathaniel Burnham, Phebe Burnham, Rebecca Burnham, Richard Burnham, Robert Burnham, Ruth Burnham, Ruth Burnham Carter, Samuel Burnham, Sarah Burnham, Thomas Burnham, Thomas Burnham 1646, William Burnham

Researchers connected through Thomas Burnham 1646–1728

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Thomas Burnham was born in 1646 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of robert burnham and mary tuttle lawrence. Thomas Burnham passed away in 1728 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Thomas Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1728
Death of Thomas Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Staverton, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1646) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Burnham (1646–1728) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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.
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 Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Burnham PTP
1646–1728
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Thomas Burnham's Descendants

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Thomas Burnham PTP 1646–1728