YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Peter Tufts 1678–1756 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1678

Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 23 Oct 1756

Death Location: Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Father: Captain II

Mother: Elizabeth Lynde

Spouse(s): Deborah Lawrence

Children(s): Aaron Tufts, Moses TUFTS, Abigail Tufts, Peter V, Elizabeth Tufts, Deborah Tufts, Sarah TUFTS, Moses (twin), Aaron (twin)

The story of Peter Tufts began in 1678 in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Peter Tufts married Deborah Lawrence, and had children including Aaron Tufts Twin, Aaron Tufts, Abigail Tufts, Deborah Tufts, Elizabeth Tufts, Moses Tufts, Moses Tufts Twin, Peter Tufts V, Sarah Tufts. Peter Tufts passed away in 1756 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Find more search results for Peter Tufts
PT

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:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Peter Tufts began in 1678 in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Peter Tufts married Deborah Lawrence, and had children including Aaron Tufts Twin, Aaron Tufts, Abigail Tufts, Deborah Tufts, Elizabeth Tufts, Moses Tufts, Moses Tufts Twin, Peter Tufts V, Sarah Tufts.
  • Peter Tufts passed away in 1756 in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Captain II
1648–1721
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
CI
Elizabeth Lynde
1650–1684
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
EL

Spouses(s)

Deborah Lawrence
1683–1757
Birth Location: Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
DL

Children(s)

Aaron Tufts
1726–1809
Birth Location: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
AT
Moses TUFTS
1712–1781
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
MT
Abigail Tufts
1723–1764
Birth Location: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
AT
Peter V
1713–1754
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
PV
Elizabeth Tufts
1715–1771
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
ET
Deborah Tufts
1710–1761
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
DT
Sarah TUFTS
1718–1782
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
ST
Moses (twin)
1721–1721
Birth Location: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
M(
Aaron (twin)
1721–1725
Birth Location: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
A(

Peter Tufts's Ancestors

Self
Peter Tufts
1678–1756
Birth Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Captain Peter Tufts II
1648–1721
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Lynde
1650–1684
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Tufts's Descendants

1.
PT
Peter Tufts (27 Jan 1678–23 Oct 1756) m. Deborah Lawrence (24 Mar 1683–Aft. 1757)
  1. 1. Aaron Tufts 1726–1809 m. Bridget Utley 1733–1759 m. Sarah ("Sally") Knowlton 1733–1822
    1. 1. Peter Tufts 1756–1819 m. Phebe Kendall 1756–1805
      1. 1. Sarah Tufts 1789–1824 m. Ingoldsby Work 1784–1845
        1. 1. Alonzo Work 1810–1890 m. Sarah GARDNER 1820–1835
        2. 2. Orville Work 1818–1843
        3. 3. Catherine Work 1808–
        4. 4. Eliza (Work) Madden 1811–1900
        5. 5. Algernon (Sidney) Work 1814–1815
        6. 6. Mary Work 1816–
        7. 7. Sarah Work 1821–1822
      2. 2. Peter Tufts 1781–1851
      3. 3. Chester Tufts 1783–1843
      4. 4. Samuel Tufts 1785–
    2. 2. Sarah Tufts 1767–1850
    3. 3. Thomas (Knowlton) Tufts 1776–1785
    4. 4. Deborah Tufts 1768–1840
    5. 5. Aaron (Tufts (1773) Son of) Aaron 1773–1815
    6. 6. Tamar Tufts 1752–1826
    7. 7. Bridget ("Olice") Tufts 1758–1759
    8. 8. John Tufts 1755–1839
  2. 2. Moses TUFTS 1712–1781
  3. 3. Abigail Tufts 1723–1764
  4. 4. Peter (TUFTS) V 1713–1754
  5. 5. Elizabeth Tufts 1715–1771
  6. 6. Deborah Tufts 1710–1761
  7. 7. Sarah TUFTS 1718–1782
  8. 8. Moses (Tufts) (twin) 1721–1721
  9. 9. Aaron (Tufts) (twin) 1721–1725

Peter Tufts's Timeline

2 Records

1678
27 Jan 1678
Birth of Peter Tufts in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1756
23 Oct 1756
Age 78
Death of Peter Tufts in Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1678
    Event Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1756
    Event Place: Eastford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Find more search results for Peter Tufts

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE