Thomas Newell 1611–1689
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Newell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas Newell 1611–1689
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thomas Newell began in 1611 in Bedfordshire, England. Thomas Newell married rebecca olmstead, and had children including esther hester newell. Thomas Newell passed away in 1689 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Newell
This ancestor line traces from Wiggan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1527) to Bedfordshire, England (1611) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Newell (1611–1689) was born in Bedfordshire, England and died in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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 (C) 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 4 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 Newell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record