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Thomas Southworth 1728–1769

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Southworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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, with linked records

Born 5 Sep 1728 · Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 08 Dec 1769 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Stephen Southworth
Mother Lydia Warren
Spouse Sarah Ward
Siblings Rebecca Southworth, Stephen Southworth
Records
Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Researchers connected through Thomas Southworth 1728–1769

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Sarah Ward
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Southworth began in 1728 in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Southworth married sarah ward. Thomas Southworth passed away in 1769 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Thomas Southworth in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1769
Death of Thomas Southworth in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Southworth

This ancestor line traces from Leicestershire, England (1480) to Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1728) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Southworth (1728–1769) was born in Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 10 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

Stephen Southworth
Father
Lydia Warren
Mother

Thomas Southworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Southworth PTP
1728–1769
Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Southworth's Descendants

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Thomas Southworth PTP 1728–1769