THOMAS EMERSON 1584–1666
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5 researchers on YourRoots have THOMAS EMERSON 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
THOMAS EMERSON was born in 1584 in Howson, Lincolnshire, England, the child of robert emerson and susan crabbe. THOMAS EMERSON married elizabeth brewster, margaret froe, and had children including michael emerson. THOMAS EMERSON passed away in 1666 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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9Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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10Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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11Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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12Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from THOMAS EMERSON
This ancestor line traces from England (1475) to Howson, Lincolnshire, England (1584) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- THOMAS EMERSON (1584–1666) was born in Howson, Lincolnshire, , England 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.
Related Records
THOMAS EMERSON's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record