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Thomas Hastings 1697–1747

Public Tree Person

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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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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Hastings in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 26 Sep 1697 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 May 1747 · Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Hastings (1654–1718)
Mother Abigail Hastings (1679–1710)
Siblings Abigail Hastings, Elizabeth Hastings, Hepzibah Hastings, John Hastings, Joseph Hastings, Martha Hastings, Samuel Hastings, William Hastings

Researchers connected through Thomas Hastings 1697–1747

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Hastings 1697–1747

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Hastings began in 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Hastings passed away in 1747 in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Thomas Hastings in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1747
Death of Thomas Hastings in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hastings

This ancestor line traces from Semer, Suffolk, England (1514) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Hastings (1697–1747) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Littleton, Middlesex, 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 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.
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 Hastings's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hastings PTP
1697–1747
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Hastings PTP
1654–1718
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Abigail Hastings PTP
1679–1710
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Hastings PTP
1652–1712
Watertown, Mass
Unknown
JOHN HASTINGS PTP
1654–1718
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Hammond PTP
1659–1718
Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas Hastings's Descendants

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Thomas Hastings PTP 1697–1747