Who was Bethia Mansfield?

Bethia Mansfield (1678–1753) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bethia Mansfield 1678–1753

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1678 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 2 May 1753 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Samuel Mansfield

Mother Sarah Barsham

Siblings Andrew Mansfield, Sarah Mansfield

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Mansfield

Sarah Barsham

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Children

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Biography

In 1678, Bethia Mansfield entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel mansfield and sarah barsham. Bethia Mansfield passed away in 1753 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Bethia Mansfield in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Bethia Mansfield in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bethia Mansfield

This ancestor line traces from Fleche, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France (1000) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bethia Mansfield (1678–1753) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bethia 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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