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Thomas Lewis 1668–1717

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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Lewis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 29 Apr 1668 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Aug 1717 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Lewis
Mother Hannah Baker
Siblings Benjamin Lewis, Deborah Lewis, Edward Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Esther Lewis, Hannah Mary Lewis, Hepzebah Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, Persis Lewis, Samuel Lewis, Thomas Lewis
Records
U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Lewis began in 1668 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Lewis passed away in 1717 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Thomas Lewis in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1717
Death of Thomas Lewis in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Glamorgan, Wales (1600) to Lynn, MA (1668) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Lewis (1668–1717) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, 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 3 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.

Related Records

Thomas Lewis
Father
Hannah Baker
Mother
Thomas Lewis in the US Census
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Thomas Lewis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Lewis PTP
1668–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Lewis PTP
1668–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Lewis PTP
1668–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Lewis's Descendants

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Thomas Lewis PTP 1668–1717