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Thomas Gardner 1645–1695

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Gardner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 25 May 1645 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Died 16 Nov 1695 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Thomas Gardner
Mother Lucy Smith
Siblings Abigail Ransom, Abigail Gardner, Andrew Gardner, Caleb Gardner, George Gardiner, Henry Gardiner, Joshua Gardner, Mary Gardner, Robert Gardiner, Sarah Gardiner, Thomas Gardiner
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Thomas Gardner began in 1645 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Thomas Gardner passed away in 1695 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Thomas Gardner in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1695
Death of Thomas Gardner in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Calvados, Basse-normandie, FRANCE (1000) to Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA, USA (1645) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Gardner (1645–1695) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. 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 25 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.

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Thomas Gardner
Father
Lucy Smith
Mother
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Thomas Gardner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Gardner PTP
1645–1695
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Thomas Gardner PTP
1645–1695
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Gardner PTP
1645–1695
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Gardner's Descendants

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Thomas Gardner PTP 1645–1695