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Thomas Phillips 1712–1800

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Phillips in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 5 independent trees

Born 25 Jan 1712 · Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 11 Aug 1800 · Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1672–1760)
Mother Elizabeth Drake (1668–1748)
Spouse
Children

Researchers connected through Thomas Phillips 1712–1800

and 4 more tree owners connected with Thomas Phillips 1712–1800

Immediate Family

Parents
Elizabeth Drake
1668–1748
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

In 1712, Thomas Phillips entered the world in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to captain john phillips and elizabeth drake. Thomas Phillips married catherine liscomb, and had children including charity phillips. Thomas Phillips passed away in 1800 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Thomas Phillips in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1800
Death of Thomas Phillips in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Phillips

This ancestor line traces from Leon, Castile, SPAIN (1135) to Easton, Bristol Co., MA, USA (1712) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Phillips (1712–1800) was born in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 19 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 Phillips's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Phillips PTP
1712–1800
Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Drake PTP
1668–1748
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Phillips's Descendants

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Thomas Phillips PTP 1712–1800