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Thomas Faxon 1692–1729

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Faxon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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, with linked records

Born 08 Feb 1692 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Mar 1729 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Josiah Faxon
Mother Mehitable Adams (1665–1753)
Siblings Sarah Faxon

Researchers connected through Thomas Faxon 1692–1729

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Faxon 1692–1729

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Faxon began in 1692 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Faxon passed away in 1729 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Thomas Faxon in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1729
Death of Thomas Faxon in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Faxon

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1380) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1692) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Faxon (1692–1729) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 11 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 Faxon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Faxon PTP
1692–1729
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mehitable Adams PTP
1665–1753
Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Faxon's Descendants

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Thomas Faxon PTP 1692–1729