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Thomas PIERCE 1608–1683

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas PIERCE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Mar 1608 · Norwich, England
Died 6 NOV 1683 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father Thomas Pierce
Mother Elizabeth Calthorpe Carew
Spouse Elizabeth Cole
Children Abigail Pierce, Benjamin Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce, James Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Persis Pierce, Samuel Pierce, Stephen Pierce, William Pierce
Siblings Mary Pierce, Persis Pierce, Samuel Pierce
Records
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, … North America, Family Histories U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes
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Immediate Family

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.

Sources

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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 - Deaths

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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

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Naturalization U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Thomas PIERCE in Norwich, England
Birth
1683
Death of Thomas PIERCE in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas PIERCE (1608–1683) was born in Norwich, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 7 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, 7 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.

Related Records

Thomas Pierce
Father
Elizabeth Calthorpe Carew
Mother

Thomas PIERCE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1608–1683
Norwich, England
Parents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1608–1683
Norwich, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1608–1683
Norwich, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas PIERCE's Descendants

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TP
Thomas PIERCE PTP 1608–1683
  1. 1. Samuel Pierce PTP 1656–1721
  2. 2. Elizabeth Pierce PTP 1646–1670
  3. 3. William Pierce PTP 1658–1720
  4. 4. Benjamin Pierce PTP 1841–1853