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Thomas Burnham 1704–1762

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Burnham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1704 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 07 Mar 1762 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Lieutenant John Thomas Burnham
Mother Margaret Twin To Susanna Boardman
Siblings Caleb Burnham, Elizabeth Burnham, Hannah Burnham, Jeremiah Burnham, John Burnham, Joshua Burnham, Lieutenant Nathan Burnam, Margaret Burnham, Mary Burnham, Offin Burnham Twin, Ophin Burnham Twin, Stephen Burnham, Thomas Burnham

Researchers connected through Thomas Burnham 1704–1762

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Thomas Burnham was born in 1704 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of lieutenant john thomas burnham and margaret twin to susanna boardman. Thomas Burnham passed away in 1762 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Thomas Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1762
Death of Thomas Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Burnham

This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Herefordshire, England (1625) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1704) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Burnham (1704–1762) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Ipswich, Essex, 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 4 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
1704–1762
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Thomas Burnham's Descendants

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Thomas Burnham PTP 1704–1762