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Thomas Emerson 1662–1697

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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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 4 Jun 1662 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 Mar 1697 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael Emerson
Mother Hannah Webster
Siblings Abigail Emerson, Elizabeth Emerson, Hannah Webster Emerson, John Emerson, Jonathan Emerson, Joshua Emerson, Joshua Emerson Sr, Judith Emerson, Mary Emerson, Ruth Emerson, Samuel Emerson, Susanna Emerson

Researchers connected through Thomas Emerson 1662–1697

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Thomas Emerson entered the world in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to michael emerson and hannah webster. Thomas Emerson passed away in 1697 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Thomas Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1697
Death of Thomas Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Thetford, Norfolk, England (1186) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Emerson (1662–1697) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 14 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 Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Emerson PTP
1662–1697
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Emerson's Descendants

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Thomas Emerson PTP 1662–1697