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Thomas Miner 1608–1690

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Miner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Apr 1608 · Chew Magna, Somerset, England
Died 23 Oct 1690 · Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Clement Minor Miner
Mother Sarah Pope
Spouse Grace Frances Palmer Minor
Children Ann Minor, Capt John Minor2 Thomas1, Captain Deacon Manasseh Minor2, Dr Joseph Miner Minor, Elizabeth Minor, Eunice Minor Or Miner, Grace Minor, Hannah Minor2 Avery, Judah Minor, Lt Clement Minor2 Thomas1, Lt Ephraim Minor2 Thomas1, Maria Mary Miner, Mary Minor, Samuel Minor2, Thomas Solomon Minor Jr
Siblings Clement Miner, Edith Miner, Edward Minor, Elizabeth Miner, Elizabeth Minor, George Miner, Israel Miner, Jane Minor, Joan Minor, John Miner, Mary Miner, Robert Miner, William Minor

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Biography

Thomas Miner was born in 1608 in Chew Magna, Somerset, England, the child of clement minor miner and sarah pope. Thomas Miner married grace frances palmer minor, and had children including ann minor, capt john minor2 thomas1, captain deacon manasseh minor2, dr joseph miner minor, elizabeth minor, eunice minor or miner, grace minor, hannah minor2 avery, judah minor, lt clement minor2 thomas1, lt ephraim minor2 thomas1, maria mary miner, mary minor, samuel minor2, thomas solomon minor jr. Thomas Miner passed away in 1690 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record One Branch of the Miner Family : with Extensive Notes on the Wood, Lounsberry, Rogers and Fifty Other Allied Families

  5. 5
    Record A history of the Walter Palmer family of Stonington, Connecticut : and a supplementary history of Mrs. John Leland (Achsah Palm

  6. 6
    Record http://alum.wpi.edu/~p_miner/Miner4.html

  7. 7
    Record The first hundred years : Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptist Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1840-1940.

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Thomas Miner in Chew Magna, Somerset, England
Birth
1690
Death of Thomas Miner in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Miner

This ancestor line traces from Giddy Gidea Hall, Essex, England (1473) to Chew Magna, Somerset, England (1608) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Miner (1608–1690) was born in Chew Magna, Somerset, England and died in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 6 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, 6 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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Thomas Miner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Miner PTP
1608–1690
Chew Magna, Somerset, England
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Thomas Miner's Descendants

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Thomas Miner PTP 1608–1690
  1. 1. Ann Minor PTP 1649–1652