Thomas Oliver 1582–1658
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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Thomas Oliver was born in 1582 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, the child of john oliver and elizabeth rowland. Thomas Oliver married anne squire purchase, and had children including abigail johnson, abigail oliver, anne oliver, daniel oliver, elizabeth oliver, james oliver, john james oliver, john olyver, jonathan oliver, mary oliver, nathaniel oliver, peter oliver, samuel oliver, william oliver. Thomas Oliver passed away in 1658 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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10Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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11Record Irish Web Site
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Oliver
This ancestor line traces from Chisledon, Wiltshire, England (1436) to Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1582) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Oliver (1582–1658) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, 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
Thomas Oliver's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Thomas Oliver's Descendants
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1. PTP 1624–1691