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Thomas Wood 1633–1687

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Wood 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 SEP 1633 · Willenhall, England
Died 9 SEP 1687 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Father (1598–1642)
Mother (1602–1642)
Spouse
Children , Thomas Jr.

Researchers connected through Thomas Wood 1633–1687

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Thomas Jr.

Biography

In 1633, Thomas Wood entered the world in Willenhall, England, born to edward harris wood and ruth lee mousall. Thomas Wood married ann hunt, and had children including thomas wood jr. Thomas Wood passed away in 1687 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1633
Thomas Wood was christened in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Christening
1633
Birth of Thomas Wood in Willenhall, England
Birth
1634
Thomas Wood was christened
Christening
1664
Thomas Wood resided here in Rowley, Essex County, MA
Residence
1677
Thomas Wood resided here in Rowley, Essex County, MA
Residence
1677
Thomas Wood resided here in Rowley, Essex County, MA
Residence
1687
Burial of Thomas Wood in Rowley Burial Ground, Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Burial
1687
Thomas Wood - Will
Will
1687
Death of Thomas Wood in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wood

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, , England (1598) to Willenhall, England (1633) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Wood (1633–1687) was born in Willenhall, England and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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.
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

Thomas Wood in the US Census
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Thomas Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Wood PTP
1633–1687
Willenhall, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Wood's Descendants

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Thomas Wood PTP 1633–1687
  1. 1. Thomas Wood Jr. PTP 1658–1702 m. Mary Hunt PTP 1664–1702
    1. 1. Mehitable Wood PTP 1695–1758
    2. 2. Samuel Wood PTP 1692–1742
    3. 3. Nehemiah Wood PTP 1688–1688
    4. 4. Ann Wood PTP 1700–1792
    5. 5. Mary WOOD PTP 1684–1774
    6. 6. Ephraim Wood PTP 1689–1713