The Thayers of Mendon, Massachusetts

Ten generations of the descendants of Johanes Thayer are presented here in Register format, wherein each descendant is numbered consecutively, in addition to being labeled with the number of his or her generation. Typical entries include name, place and date of birth, and date of death. Marriage information is supplied when known. Mini-biographical sketches of principal family members often provide further information, especially regarding second and third spouses and their parents. Place of burial is noted when known. Thomas Thayer (Generation No. 2) was born in 1596 in Thornbury, Gloucester, England and died in 1665 in Braintree, Mass. He and his wife, Margery Wheeler, had eight children, seven of whom are known to have been born in England. A quick glance through the index reveals these other frequently mentioned surnames: Albee, Aldrich, Aldridge, Cook, Daniels, Darling, Dorman, French, Hayden, Hayward, Holbrook, Keith, Legg, Partridge, Smith, Taft, Thompson, Wheelock, and White.