Thomas Swift 1687–1753
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Swift in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1687, Thomas Swift entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas swift. Thomas Swift passed away in 1753 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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5Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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7Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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8Record Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1620-1926
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Swift
This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1659) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1687) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Swift (1687–1753) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, 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 2 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.
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Related Records
Thomas Swift's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record