Who was Anthony Waterman?

Anthony Waterman (1716–1769) was born in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anthony Waterman 1716–1769

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Jun 1716 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Dec 1769 · Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Waterman (1685–1761)

Mother Lydia Cushman

Spouse Hannah Vaughn

Children Anthony Waterman, David Waterman, Elisha Waterman Ii, Hannah Waterman, James Waterman, Joanna Waterman, Phebe Waterman, Sarah Waterman

Siblings Eleazer Waterman, John Waterman, Joseph Waterman, Lydia Waterman, Perez Waterman, Sarah Waterman

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … U.S., Find a Grave Index Mayflower Deeds and Probates Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records Massachusetts, Marriages Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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Biography

Anthony Waterman was born in 1716 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john waterman and lydia cushman. Anthony Waterman married hannah vaughn, and had children including anthony waterman, david waterman, elisha waterman ii, hannah waterman, james waterman, joanna waterman, phebe waterman, sarah waterman. Anthony Waterman passed away in 1769 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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Birth of Anthony Waterman in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, US

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1716

Birth of Anthony Waterman in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Anthony Waterman in Halifax, Plymouth, MA, US

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1769

Anthony Waterman - Probate in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Gorven, Hartland, Devonshire, England (1527) to Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anthony Waterman (1716–1769) was born in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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