Who was Thomas PIERCE?

Thomas PIERCE (1608–1683) was born in Norwich, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas PIERCE 1608–1683

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Mar 1608 · Norwich, England

Died 6 NOV 1683 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995 U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories PARKHURST Web Site

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Biography

In 1608, Thomas PIERCE entered the world in Norwich, England, born to thomas pierce and elizabeth calthorpe carew. Thomas PIERCE married elizabeth cole, and had children including abigail pierce, benjamin pierce, elizabeth pierce, james pierce, joseph pierce, persis pierce, samuel pierce, stephen pierce, william pierce. Thomas PIERCE passed away in 1683 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Life Timeline

1608

Birth of Thomas PIERCE in Norwich, England

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1683

Death of Thomas PIERCE in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas PIERCE

This ancestor line traces from Insula De Lisle, Normandy, France (1020) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1608) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas PIERCE (1608–1683) was born in Norwich, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 10 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 10 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 23 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.

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Thomas PIERCE PTP

1608–1683

Norwich, England