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Thomas Colton 1651–1728

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Birth Date: May 1, 1651

Birth Location: Longmeadow

Death Date: September 30, 1728

Death Location: Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

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Children: William Colton, Anna Colton, Isaac Colton, William Colton, Hepzibah Colton, Sarah Colton, Matthew Colton, Benjamin Colton

In 1651, Thomas Colton entered the world in Longmeadow, born to George Colton And Deborah Gardner. Thomas Colton married Hannah Bliss, Sarah Griswold, and had children including Abner Colton, Anna Colton, Benjamin Colton, Dinah Colton, Elizabeth Colton, Hannah Colton, Hepzibah Colton, Infant Colton, Isaac Colton, Joseph Colton, Matthew Colton, Sarah Colton, Thomas Colton, William Colton. Thomas Colton passed away in 1728 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

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

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

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Children

Biography

Early Life

In 1651, Thomas Colton entered the world in Longmeadow, born to George Colton And Deborah Gardner.

Family

Thomas Colton married Hannah Bliss, Sarah Griswold, and had children including Abner Colton, Anna Colton, Benjamin Colton, Dinah Colton, Elizabeth Colton, Hannah Colton, Hepzibah Colton, Infant Colton, Isaac Colton, Joseph Colton, Matthew Colton, Sarah Colton, Thomas Colton, William Colton.

Later Years

Thomas Colton passed away in 1728 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
  4. 4
    Record Millennium File
  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories
  8. 8
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1651
Born in Longmeadow
1677
Married in
1728
Died in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Found in 3 Family Trees

Each researcher's tree may show different family connections for this ancestor.