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Thomas Dexter 1686–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1686

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 17 Aug 1757

Death Location: Storrs, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: John Dexter

Mother: Mahitabel Hallett

Spouse(s): Mary Fish

Children(s): Issac Dexter, Elisha Dexter, Mehitable DEXTER, Elizabeth Dexter, John Dexter, Thomas Dexter, Mary Dexter, Zuriel Dexter, Philo Dexter, Jonathan Sr

In 1686, Thomas Dexter entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Dexter And Mahitabel Hallett. Thomas Dexter married Mary Fish, and had children including Elisha Dexter, Elizabeth Dexter, Issac Dexter, John Dexter, Jonathan Dexter Sr, Mary Dexter, Mehitable Dexter, Philo Dexter, Thomas Dexter, Zuriel Dexter. Thomas Dexter passed away in 1757 in Storrs, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1686, Thomas Dexter entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Dexter And Mahitabel Hallett.
  • Thomas Dexter married Mary Fish, and had children including Elisha Dexter, Elizabeth Dexter, Issac Dexter, John Dexter, Jonathan Dexter Sr, Mary Dexter, Mehitable Dexter, Philo Dexter, Thomas Dexter, Zuriel Dexter.
  • Thomas Dexter passed away in 1757 in Storrs, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Dexter's Ancestors

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Thomas Dexter
1686–1757
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Dexter
1656–1721
Sandwich
Mahitabel Hallett
1652–1725
Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (Dexter) Jr.
1623–1686
England
Elizabeth Vincent
1628–1714
Sandwich Barnstable County Massachusetts, USA
Andrew Hallett
1607–1684
Dorset, England
Ann Bessey
1620–
14
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dexter
1594–1676
Anthony Bessey
1609–1657
Jane
1622–1693
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Dexter's Descendants

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Thomas Dexter (26 Aug 1686–17 Aug 1757) m. Mary Fish (1 Mar 1693–17 Apr 1768)
  1. 1. Issac Dexter 1725–1806 m. Esther Davis 1728–1766
    1. 1. Hannah Dexter 1751–1805 m. Daniel Hartshorn 1749–1852
      1. 1. Anson Hartshorn 1774–1852 m. Abigail Hall 1781–1841
        1. 1. Anson (P) Hartson 1803–1880 m. Thirsta Bailey 1800–
        2. 2. Almon (O) Hartson 1835–1908
        3. 3. Asa Hartson 1822–1897
        4. 4. Arden Hartson 1826–1901
        5. 5. Annette Spencer 1814–1844
        6. 6. Arnold Hartson 1820–1892
        7. 7. Ann Hartson 1816–1887
        8. 8. Alonzo Hartshorn 1812–
      2. 2. Elijah Hartson 1796–
      3. 3. Molly Hartshorn 1778–
      4. 4. Jerusha Hartshorn 1790–1850
      5. 5. Reuben Hartshorn 1783–1862
      6. 6. Rhoda Hartshorn 1787–
      7. 7. Hulda Hartson 1772–1859
      8. 8. Nathan Hartshorn 1780–1870
    2. 2. John Dexter 1753–1840
    3. 3. Daniel Dexter 1765–1848
    4. 4. Isaac Dexter 1762–
    5. 5. James Dexter 1759–
    6. 6. Nathan Dexter 1757–1819
    7. 7. Esther Dexter 1749–1785
    8. 8. David Dexter 1747–1827
    9. 9. Rhoda Dexter 1771–1856
    10. 10. Ruth Dexter 1755–1856
  2. 2. Elisha Dexter 1731–1794
  3. 3. Mehitable DEXTER 1711–1774
  4. 4. Elizabeth Dexter 1716–1763
  5. 5. John Dexter 1712–1737
  6. 6. Thomas Dexter 1724–1757
  7. 7. Mary Dexter 1739–
  8. 8. Zuriel Dexter 1712–1737
  9. 9. Philo Dexter 1740–
  10. 10. Jonathan (Dexter) Sr 1734–1816

Thomas Dexter's Timeline

2 Records

1686
26 Aug 1686
Birth of Thomas Dexter in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1757
17 Aug 1757
Age 71
Death of Thomas Dexter in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1686
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1686; Birth city: of Sandwich; Birth state: MA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Dexter family in America : descendants of Thomas Dexter : together with the record

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1757
    Event Place: Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1686; Birth city: of Sandwich; Birth state: MA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Storrs, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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