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Thomas Sumner 1734–1820

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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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Reliability Score: C
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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 Sumner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 May 1734 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Died 4 Jan 1820 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Father William Sumner
Children Sylvia Americana Sumner
Siblings Benjamin Sumner

Researchers connected through Thomas Sumner 1734–1820

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Thomas Sumner was born in 1734 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, the child of william sumner. Thomas Sumner had children including sylvia americana sumner. Thomas Sumner passed away in 1820 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1734
Birth of Thomas Sumner in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Birth
1820
Death of Thomas Sumner in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sumner

This ancestor line traces from Somme, Picardie, France (1000) to Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut (1734) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Sumner (1734–1820) was born in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut and died in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 (C) 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 22 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 Sumner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Sumner PTP
1734–1820
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Sumner's Descendants

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Thomas Sumner PTP 1734–1820