Who was Thomas Jones?

Thomas Jones (1659–1748) was born in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Jones 1659–1748

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 May 1659 · Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 27 Dec 1748 · Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Joseph Jones Sr

Mother Patience Little

Siblings Abigail Jones 2Ndc7Xr, Abraham Jones, Anna Jones, Benjamin Jones, Daniel Jones, Ephraim Jones, Ephraim Jones Capt, John Gabriel Hellcat Jones Col, John Jones, John M Jones Elder Sr, Joseph Jones, Josiah Jones, Mary Jones, Patience Jones, Ruth Jones, Sarah Whitman Jones, Sarah Jones, Sarah Rickard Jones, Thomas Jones

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Jones Sr

Patience Little

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Children

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Biography

In 1659, Thomas Jones entered the world in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph jones sr and patience little. Thomas Jones passed away in 1748 in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1659

Birth of Thomas Jones in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1748

Death of Thomas Jones in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Jones

This ancestor line traces from Bletchingly, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1513) to Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Jones (1659–1748) was born in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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