Who was Thomas Lewis?

Thomas Lewis (1630–1709) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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Thomas Lewis 1630–1709

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

Born 5 Jan 1630 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 26 Apr 1709 · Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Father Edmund Lewis

Mother Mary Carey

Siblings Benjamin Lewis, James Lewis, John Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, Nathaniel Lewis, Thomas Lewis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Lewis

Mary Carey

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Children

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Biography

Thomas Lewis was born in 1630 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edmund lewis and mary carey. Thomas Lewis passed away in 1709 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of Thomas Lewis in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Thomas Lewis in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA (1630) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Lewis (1630–1709) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. 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 29 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.
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