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Thomas Curtiss 1648–1736

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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 Curtiss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 Jan 1648 · Stratford, Conn
Died 5 May 1736 · Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father John Curtis
Mother Rebecca Wheeler
Spouse Mary Merriman
Children John Curtiss, Joseph Curtis, Nathaniel Curtis
Siblings Jane Curtis, John Curtis Jr, Rebecca Curtis, Samuel Curtis, Sarah Curtis, Thomas Holland Curtis

Researchers connected through Thomas Curtiss 1648–1736

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Biography

The story of Thomas Curtiss began in 1648 in Stratford, Conn. Thomas Curtiss married mary merriman, and had children including john curtiss, joseph curtis, nathaniel curtis. Thomas Curtiss passed away in 1736 in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Thomas Curtiss in Stratford, Conn
Birth
1736
Death of Thomas Curtiss in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Curtiss

This ancestor line traces from Nazeing, Essex, England (1592) to Stratford, Conn (1648) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Curtiss (1648–1736) was born in Stratford, Conn and died in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 3 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 Curtiss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Curtiss PTP
1648–1736
Stratford, Conn
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Curtiss's Descendants

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Thomas Curtiss PTP 1648–1736
  1. 1. Nathaniel Curtis PTP 1677–1763 m. Sarah Howe PTP 1675–1740
    1. 1. Moses Curtis PTP 1706–1737
    2. 2. Lydia Curtis PTP 1714–1777
    3. 3. Benjamin Curtis PTP 1703–1754