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Thomas Wood 1686–1757

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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: 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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

Born 28 Sep 1686 · Rowley, Massachusetts, USA
Died 4 Jan 1757 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Wood
Mother Mary Hunt (1664–1754)
Spouse Abigail Hartshorn (1686–1760)
Children Martha Wood
Siblings Ann Wood, Elizabeth Wood, Ephraim Wood, Hannah Wood, Mary Wood, Mehitable Wood, Nehemiah Wood, Samuel Wood

Researchers connected through Thomas Wood 1686–1757

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Biography

In 1686, Thomas Wood entered the world in Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas wood and mary hunt. Thomas Wood married abigail hartshorn, and had children including martha wood. Thomas Wood passed away in 1757 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Thomas Wood in Rowley, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1757
Death of Thomas Wood in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wood

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden or Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1506) to Rowley, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Wood (1686–1757) was born in Rowley, Massachusetts, USA and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 8 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 Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Wood PTP
1686–1757
Rowley, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Hunt PTP
1664–1754
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Wood's Descendants

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Thomas Wood PTP 1686–1757 m. Abigail Hartshorn PTP 1686–1760