Thomas Wood (1740–1814) was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts and died in Newburyport, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Wood 1740–1814

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Mar 1740 · Charlestown, Massachusetts

Died 23 Jan 1814 · Newburyport, Massachusetts

Father Thomas Wood Sr

Mother Rebecca Osborne

Siblings Abigail Wood, Dr William Wood, Elizabeth Wood, George Wood, Hannah Wood, John Wood, Jonathan Wood, Margaret Wood, Sarah Wood, Susanna Wood, Thomas Wood Atwood

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wood Sr

Rebecca Osborne

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1740, Thomas Wood entered the world in Charlestown, Massachusetts, born to thomas wood sr and rebecca osborne. Thomas Wood passed away in 1814 in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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

Life Timeline

1740

Birth of Thomas Wood in Charlestown, Massachusetts

Birth

1814

Death of Thomas Wood in Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wood

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1613) to Charlestown, Massachusetts (1740) across 3 generations.

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: Thomas Wood (1740–1814) was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts and died in Newburyport, Massachusetts. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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