Who was Thomas Matthews?

Thomas Matthews (1676–1762) was born in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Matthews 1676–1762

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Sep 1676 · Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died 5 Sep 1762 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father William Matthews

Mother Joanna Unknown

Siblings Caleb Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews, William Matthews

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Matthews

Joanna Unknown

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1676, Thomas Matthews entered the world in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to william matthews and joanna unknown. Thomas Matthews passed away in 1762 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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1676

Birth of Thomas Matthews in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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1762

Death of Thomas Matthews in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Matthews

This ancestor line traces from England (1618) to Guilford, CT (1676) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Matthews (1676–1762) was born in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 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 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.
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