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Thomas Shepherd 1666–1743

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
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Shepherd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 12 Nov 1666 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 6 Mar 1743 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father John Ii Shepard Of Cambridge Deacon Angsaxam
Mother John Shepard Jr
Siblings Abigail Shepard, Anna Shepherd, Deborah Shepard, Edward J Shepard, Elizabeth Shepard Goodwin, Hannah Shepard, Hannah Shepard Ensign Holbrook, John Shepard, Joseph Shepard, Rebecca Shepard, Rebecca Shephard, Samuel Shepard, Samuel Shepherd, Sarah Shepard, Timothy Shepard Shephard, Violet Shepard Stedman, William Shepard Shephard
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Shepherd began in 1666 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Shepherd passed away in 1743 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Thomas Shepherd in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1743
Death of Thomas Shepherd in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Shepherd

This ancestor line traces from Stratford, Suffolk, England (1533) to Cambridge, Middlesex, MA (1666) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Shepherd (1666–1743) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 5 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

John Ii Shepard Of Cambridge Deacon Angsaxam
Father
John Shepard Jr
Mother

Thomas Shepherd's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Shepherd PTP
1666–1743
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Thomas Shepherd's Descendants

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Thomas Shepherd PTP 1666–1743