Thomas Hayward 1601–1686
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Hayward 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas Hayward 1601–1686
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Immediate Family
Biography
Thomas Hayward was born in 1601 in Aylesford, Essex, England, the child of gj sir john hayward and gj elizabeth lock. Thomas Hayward married susanna towne, and had children including john hayward. Thomas Hayward passed away in 1686 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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7Record Biddeford Kingman 1866
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8Record [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on 22 Sep 1998. (Ancestry.com)
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9Record Fred E. Sawyer 1040 Falls Ave, American Falls, Idaho sub # 93211
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10Record http://www.mayflowerfamilies.com/cooke/d8.htm#P1444
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11Record [email protected]
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12Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
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13Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massachusetts</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1908)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hayward
This ancestor line traces from Limehouse, Stepney, Middlesex, England (1570) to Aylesford, England (1601) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Hayward (1601–1686) was born in Aylesford, , Essex, England and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
Related Records
Thomas Hayward's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record