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Thomas Oliver 1582–1658

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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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)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Oliver in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Apr 1582 · Bristol, Somerset, England
Died 1 Jun 1658 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Oliver (1585–1642)
Mother Elizabeth Rowland
Spouse Agnes Henson
Children Abigail Oliver, Anne Henson, Anne Oliver, Captain James Oliver, Daniel Oliver, Daughter Oliver, David Oliver, Elizabeth Oliver, James Oliver, John Oliver, Jonathan Oliver, Mary Oliver, Nathaniel Oliver, Peter Oliver, Samuel Oliver, Susanna Henson, Thomas Henson, Thomas Oliver, William Oliver
Siblings Henry Oliver, James Oliver, John Oliver, Margaret Oliver, Mariamary Oliver, Robert Oliver, William Oliver
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Dorset, England, Church of England … Family Data Collection - Deaths Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Norfolk, England, Church of England … The Planters of the Commonwealth …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Thomas Oliver was born in 1582 in Bristol, Somerset, England, the child of john oliver and elizabeth rowland. Thomas Oliver married agnes henson, ann amy purchase, ann squire, elizabeth rowland, and had children including abigail oliver, anne henson, anne oliver, captain james oliver, daniel oliver, daughter oliver, david oliver, elizabeth oliver, james oliver, john oliver, jonathan oliver, mary oliver, nathaniel oliver, peter oliver, samuel oliver, susanna henson, thomas henson, thomas oliver, william oliver. Thomas Oliver passed away in 1658 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  11. 11
    Record The Planters of the Commonwealth in Massachusetts

Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Thomas Oliver in Bristol, Somerset, England
Birth
1658
Death of Thomas Oliver in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Oliver

This ancestor line traces from Chisledon, Wiltshire, England (1436) to Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1582) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Oliver (1582–1658) was born in Bristol, Somerset, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 6 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

John Oliver
1585–1642 · Father
Elizabeth Rowland
Mother

Thomas Oliver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Oliver PTP
1582–1658
Bristol, Somerset, England
Parents
John Oliver PTP
1585–1642
Bristol, Somerset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Oliver PTP
1585–1642
Bristol, Somerset, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Oliver's Descendants

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Thomas Oliver PTP 1582–1658 m. Ann Squire PTP 1591–1662
  1. 1. Peter Oliver PTP 1655–1717
  2. 2. John Oliver PTP 1585–1642
  3. 3. Elizabeth Oliver PTP 1624–1691
  4. 4. Samuel Oliver PTP 1656–1657