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Thomas Tilden 1618–1704

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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 26 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 26 trees
Death year and location consistent across 26 trees

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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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26 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Tilden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 26 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1618 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died 01 Feb 1704 · Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA
Father Nathaniel Tilden
Siblings Elizabeth Fortune Passenger Tilden, Frances Tilden, Joseph Tilden, Joseph Tilden Again, Judith Tilden, Lidia Tilden, Mary Elizabeth Brookhouse Tilden, Sarah Tilden, Stephen Tilden, Thomas Tilden, Winifred Tilden
Records
England & Wales, Christening Index, … Family Data Collection - Births Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Kent, England, Tyler Index to … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Ancestry Family Tree The Church of Jesus Christ … WikiTree
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

Thomas Tilden was born in 1618 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the child of nathaniel tilden. Thomas Tilden passed away in 1704 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  9. 9
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  10. 10
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  11. 11
    Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  13. 13
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  14. 14
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

  15. 15
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Thomas Tilden in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1704
Death of Thomas Tilden in Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Benenden, Kent, England (1440) to Tenterden, England (Kent) (1618) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Tilden (1618–1704) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA. 26 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, 26 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 6 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

Nathaniel Tilden
Father

Thomas Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Tilden PTP
1618–1704
Tenterden, Kent, England
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Thomas Tilden's Descendants

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Thomas Tilden PTP 1618–1704