Who was Thomas Taylor?

Thomas Taylor (1618–1690) was born in Kent, England and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Taylor 1618–1690

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 NOV 1618 · Kent, England

Died 29 JAN 1690 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Elizabeth Eddings

Children Seabred Taylor

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Thomas Taylor was born in 1618 in Kent, England. Thomas Taylor married elizabeth eddings, and had children including seabred taylor. Thomas Taylor passed away in 1690 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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: Thomas Taylor (1618–1690) was born in Kent, England and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 1 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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Thomas Taylor PTP

1618–1690

Kent, England