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Thomas Farnum 1670–1744

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Farnum 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 4 independent trees

Born 14 Jul 1670 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Apr 1744 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ralph Farnum (1633–1692)
Mother Elizabeth Holt (1636–1710)
Spouse Dorothy Lacy Lahorse
Children Dinah Farnum, Ebenezer Farnum, Hannah Farnham, Mehitable Farnum, Rebecca Farnum, Thomas Farnum
Siblings Elizabeth Farnum, Ephraim Farnum, Hannah Farnum, Henry Farnum, James Farnham, John Farnum, Mary Farnum, Ralph Farnham, Samuel Farnham, Samuel Farnum, Sarah Farnum

Researchers connected through Thomas Farnum 1670–1744

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Biography

In 1670, Thomas Farnum entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to ralph farnum and elizabeth holt. Thomas Farnum married dorothy lacy lahorse, hannah hutchinson, and had children including dinah farnum, ebenezer farnum, hannah farnham, mehitable farnum, rebecca farnum, thomas farnum. Thomas Farnum passed away in 1744 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Thomas Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1744
Death of Thomas Farnum in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Farnum

This ancestor line traces from , Canterbury, Kent, England (1567) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1670) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Farnum (1670–1744) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 Farnum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Farnum PTP
1670–1744
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Ralph Farnum PTP
1633–1692
Rochester, Kent, England
Elizabeth Holt PTP
1636–1710
Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nicholas Holt PTP
1683–1756
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Thomas Farnum's Descendants

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Thomas Farnum PTP 1670–1744