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Thomas Mussell 1726–1796

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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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Mussell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 10 Dec 1726 · Downton, Wiltshire, England
Died 12 Feb 1796 · West Grimstead, Wiltshire, England
Father John Mussell
Mother Frances Scotes
Spouse Joan Angwood
Children Eliz Mussell, Frances Mussell, Henry Mussell, John Mussell, Mary Mussell, Thomas Mussell

Researchers connected through Thomas Mussell 1726–1796

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Biography

In 1726, Thomas Mussell entered the world in Downton, Wiltshire, England, born to john mussell and frances scotes. Thomas Mussell married joan angwood, and had children including eliz mussell, frances mussell, henry mussell, john mussell, mary mussell, thomas mussell. Thomas Mussell passed away in 1796 in West Grimstead, Wiltshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Thomas Mussell in Downton, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1796
Death of Thomas Mussell in West Grimstead, Wiltshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Mussell

This ancestor line traces from England (1520) to Downton, Wiltshire, England (1726) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Mussell (1726–1796) was born in Downton, Wiltshire, England and died in West Grimstead, Wiltshire, England. 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 8 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 Mussell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Mussell PTP
1726–1796
Downton, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Mussell's Descendants

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Thomas Mussell PTP 1726–1796