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Thomas Root 1667–1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1667

Birth Location: Northport

Death Date: 19 Jan 1759

Death Location: Coventry

Father: Thomas Root

Mother: Abigail Alvord

Spouse(s): Thankful Strong

Children(s): Ebenezer Root, Sarah Root

The story of Thomas Root began in 1667 in Northport. Thomas Root married Thankful Strong, and had children including Ebenezer Root, Sarah Root. Thomas Root passed away in 1759 in Coventry.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Root began in 1667 in Northport.
  • Thomas Root married Thankful Strong, and had children including Ebenezer Root, Sarah Root.
  • Thomas Root passed away in 1759 in Coventry.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Root's Ancestors

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Thomas Root
1667–1759
Birth Place: Northport
Parents
Thomas Root
1644–
Hartford, Connecticut Colony
Abigail Alvord
1647–1699
Windsor, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Root's Descendants

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Thomas Root (11 Apr 1667–19 Jan 1759) m. Thankful Strong (1672–1742)
  1. 1. Ebenezer Root 1693–1760 m. Sarah Root 1699–1784
    1. 1. Jesse Root 1736–1822 m. Nassau Hall 1756– m. Mary Root 1736–1813
      1. 1. Ephraim Root 1762–1825 m. Eunice Buell 1761–1819
        1. 1. Louisa Root 1802–1891 m. William (Henry) GEORGE 1790–1880
        2. 2. Samuel Root 1789–1868
        3. 3. Mary Root 1784–1819
      2. 2. Jesse (Root) Jr 1766–1828
      3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Root 1773–1857
      4. 4. James (Banks) Root 1770–1813
      5. 5. James (B.) Root 1772–1813
      6. 6. Sophia Buell 1765–1849
  2. 2. Sarah Root 1683–

Thomas Root's Timeline

2 Records

1667
11 Apr 1667
Birth of Thomas Root in Northport
Northport
1759
19 Jan 1759
Age 92
Death of Thomas Root in Coventry
Coventry

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1667
    Event Place: Northport
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 3
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 149
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 914.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WBF

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1759
    Event Place: Coventry
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 3
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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