YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Thomas Hayward 1674–1741

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Hayward 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1674 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 20 Mar 1741 · Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA
Father John Hayward
Mother Sarah Mitchell
Spouse Susanna Hayward
Children Alice Hayward, Mary Hayward, Thomas Hayward
Siblings Benjamin Hayward, Benoni Hayward, Elizabeth Hayward, John Hayward, Joseph Hayward, Mary Hayward, Mercy Hayward, Sarah Hayward

Researchers connected through Thomas Hayward 1674–1741

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Hayward 1674–1741

Biography

Thomas Hayward was born in 1674 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, the child of john hayward and sarah mitchell. Thomas Hayward married susanna hayward, and had children including alice hayward, mary hayward, thomas hayward. Thomas Hayward passed away in 1741 in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Thomas Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1741
Death of Thomas Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1674) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Hayward (1674–1741) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hayward PTP
1674–1741
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Hayward's Descendants

1.
TH
Thomas Hayward PTP 1674–1741