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Thomas Hale III 1633–1688

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas III 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Nov 1633 · Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England
Died 22 Oct 1688 · Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
Father
Mother
Spouse (1630–1715)
Children , , Elizabeth Hale, , Joseph Hale, , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Thomas III 1633–1688

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas III 1633–1688

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Elizabeth Hale
Joseph Hale

Biography

In 1633, Thomas Hale III entered the world in Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, born to thomas hale ii and thomasine dowsett. Thomas Hale III married mary hutchinson, and had children including abigail hale, baby son hale, elizabeth hale, hannah hale, joseph hale, lydia hale, mary hale, samuel hale, samuel hale sr, thomas hale iv. Thomas Hale III passed away in 1688 in Newbury, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1633
Birth of Thomas Hale III in Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1633
Thomas Hale III was christened in Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England
Christening
1688
Death of Thomas Hale III in Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1688
Burial of Thomas Hale III in Burying Ground of the First Settlers, High Road, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas III

This ancestor line traces from Kelvedon Hatch,Essex,England (1460) to Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire, England (1633) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas III (1633–1688) was born in Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England and died in Newbury, 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 (A) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Thomas III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hale III PTP
1633–1688
Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas III's Descendants

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Thomas Hale III PTP 1633–1688 m. PTP 1630–1715
  1. 1. PTP 1660–1746
  2. 2. PTP 1663–1733
  3. 3. PTP 1666–1740
  4. 4. Elizabeth Hale PTP 1668–1730
  5. 5. Joseph Hale PTP 1670–1761