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Thomas Johnson 1685–1754

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 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 Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 Dec 1685 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Jul 1754 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Rachel Ordway (1687–1764)
Children Daniel Johnson

Researchers connected through Thomas Johnson 1685–1754

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Johnson 1685–1754

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Rachel Ordway

Biography

The story of Thomas Johnson began in 1685 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Johnson married rachel ordway, and had children including daniel johnson. Thomas Johnson passed away in 1754 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Thomas Johnson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1754
Death of Thomas Johnson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Awliscombe, Devon, England (1604) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Johnson (1685–1754) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 4 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 Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Johnson PTP
1685–1754
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Johnson's Descendants

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TJ
Thomas Johnson PTP 1685–1754 m. Rachel Ordway PTP 1687–1764