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Thomas GOODENOW 1608–1666

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas GOODENOW in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Dec 1608 · Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England
Died 29 Sep 1666 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas A Goodnow
Mother Ursula Hayne
Spouse Jane Ruddick
Children Abigail Goodenow

Researchers connected through Thomas GOODENOW 1608–1666

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas GOODENOW 1608–1666

Biography

The story of Thomas GOODENOW began in 1608 in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England. Thomas GOODENOW married jane ruddick, and had children including abigail goodenow. Thomas GOODENOW passed away in 1666 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Thomas GOODENOW in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1666
Death of Thomas GOODENOW in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas GOODENOW

This ancestor line traces from Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England (1567) to Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England (1608) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas GOODENOW (1608–1666) was born in Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 2 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 GOODENOW's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas GOODENOW PTP
1608–1666
Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Thomas GOODENOW's Descendants

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Thomas GOODENOW PTP 1608–1666
  1. 1. Abigail Goodenow PTP 1642–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734
    1. 1. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734
    2. 2. Abigail Barnes PTP 1683–1768