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Thomas Carter 1690–1771

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Carter 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1690 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Sep 1771 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Carter
Mother Ruth Burnham (1658–1724)
Siblings Abigail Carter, Benjamin Carter, Elizabeth Carter, Jabez Carter, John Carter, Joseph Carter, Josiah Carter, Mary Carter, Nathaniel Carter, Ruth Carter, Samuel Carter, Thomas Carter

Researchers connected through Thomas Carter 1690–1771

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1690, Thomas Carter entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john carter and ruth burnham. Thomas Carter passed away in 1771 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Thomas Carter in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Thomas Carter in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Carter

This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1566) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1690) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Carter (1690–1771) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 Carter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Carter PTP
1690–1771
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Burnham PTP
1658–1724
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mary Marie Lawrence PTP
1625–1715
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Thomas Carter's Descendants

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Thomas Carter PTP 1690–1771