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Thomas Hayward 1601–1686

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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

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

and 6 more tree owners connected with Thomas Hayward 1601–1686

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.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Biddeford Kingman 1866

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    Record [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on 22 Sep 1998. (Ancestry.com)

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    Record Fred E. Sawyer 1040 Falls Ave, American Falls, Idaho sub # 93211

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    Record http://www.mayflowerfamilies.com/cooke/d8.htm#P1444

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    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

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    Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massachusetts</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1908)

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of Thomas Hayward in Aylesford, Essex, England
Birth
1632
Thomas Hayward was married in Aylesford, Kent
Marriage
1686
Death of Thomas Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Limehouse, Stepney, Middlesex, England (1570) to Aylesford, England (1601) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Thomas Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hayward PTP
1601–1686
Aylesford, , Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Hayward's Descendants

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Thomas Hayward PTP 1601–1686
  1. 1. John Hayward PTP 1624–1705
    1. 1. Joseph Hayward PTP 1643–1714