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Thomas Latham 1842–1856

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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

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Latham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 15 Apr 1842 · South Carolina, United States
Died 14 Nov 1856 · South Carolina, United States
Father Cornelius Latham
Mother Jane Fendley
Siblings Elias K Latham, Elizabeth Ann Latham, James Jim Harrison Latham, Jane Elizabeth Latham, John Anders Latham, Margaret Latham, Nancy Mavilza Latham, Samuel Fendley Latham, Sarah Latham, William Riley Latham

Researchers connected through Thomas Latham 1842–1856

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Thomas Latham was born in 1842 in South Carolina, United States, the child of cornelius latham and jane fendley. Thomas Latham passed away in 1856 in South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Thomas Latham in South Carolina, United States
Birth
1856
Death of Thomas Latham in South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Latham

This ancestor line traces from Balchristie, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1509) to South Carolina, United States (1842) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Latham (1842–1856) was born in South Carolina, United States and died in South Carolina, United States. 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 10 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 Latham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Latham PTP
1842–1856
South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Latham's Descendants

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Thomas Latham PTP 1842–1856