Who was Thomas Farnham?

Thomas Farnham (1631–1686) was born in Rochester, Kent, England and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Farnham 1631–1686

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1631 · Rochester, Kent, England

Died 11 Jan 1686 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Ralph Farnham

Mother Alice Harris Farnham

Siblings Ephraim Farnum, John Farnham, Mary Farnham, Ralph Farnum, Sarah Farnham

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Farnham

Alice Harris Farnham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Farnham began in 1631 in Rochester, Kent, England. Thomas Farnham passed away in 1686 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1631

Birth of Thomas Farnham in Rochester, Kent, England

Birth

1686

Death of Thomas Farnham in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Farnham

This ancestor line traces from Southminster, Essex, , England (1490) to Rochester, Kent, England (1631) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Farnham (1631–1686) was born in Rochester, Kent, England and died in Andover, 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.
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