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Caleb Dana 1697–1769

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb Dana in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 JUN 1697 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 28 APR 1769 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Daniel Dana
Mother Naomi Croswell (1670–1751)
Siblings Daniel Dana, Ebenezer Dana, Hepzibah Dana, Naomi Dana, Priscilla Dana, Richard Dana, Thomas Dana, Timothy Dana
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Caleb Dana was born in 1697 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of daniel dana and naomi croswell. Caleb Dana passed away in 1769 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Caleb Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1769
Death of Caleb Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Dana

This ancestor line traces from BARNHAM, ENGLAND (1535) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1697) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caleb Dana (1697–1769) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Cambridge, 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 Caleb 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 6 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Daniel Dana
Father
Naomi Croswell
1670–1751 · Mother

Caleb Dana's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Dana PTP
1697–1769
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Naomi Croswell PTP
1670–1751
Charlestown,Suffolk,Massachusetts,USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Caleb Dana's Descendants

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Caleb Dana PTP 1697–1769