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Thomas Olney 1696–1758

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
B
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 Olney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 18 JAN 1696 · North Providence, Rhode Island
Died 07 DEC 1758 · North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Olney
Mother Lydia Barnes (1667–1722)
Siblings Anne Olney, Elizabeth Olney, Lydia Olney, Obadiah Olney, Phebe Olney, Sarah Olney

Researchers connected through Thomas Olney 1696–1758

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Olney began in 1696 in North Providence, Rhode Island. Thomas Olney passed away in 1758 in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Thomas Olney in North Providence, Rhode Island
Birth
1758
Death of Thomas Olney in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Olney

This ancestor line traces from St Giles Parish, Cripplegate, Middlesex, England (1600) to North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Olney (1696–1758) was born in North Providence, Rhode Island and died in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 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 3 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 Olney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Olney PTP
1696–1758
North Providence, Rhode Island
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Barnes PTP
1667–1722
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Olney's Descendants

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Thomas Olney PTP 1696–1758