Who was Thomas Field?

Thomas Field (1652–1698) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barbados. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Thomas Field 1652–1698

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1652 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 23 May 1698 · Barbados

Father Robert Zechariah Field

Mother Mary Phillips

Siblings Daniel Field, Darby Field, Elizabeth Field, George Field, John Field, Robert Field, Sarah Field, Thomas Field, William Field

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Zechariah Field

Mary Phillips

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Children

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Biography

The story of Thomas Field began in 1652 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Field passed away in 1698 in Barbados.

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1652

Birth of Thomas Field in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1698

Death of Thomas Field in Barbados

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Field

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Devon, , England (1420) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1652) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Field (1652–1698) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barbados. 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 6 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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