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Caleb Lincoln 1678–1721

Public Tree Person

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 9 Oct 1678 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 31 Oct 1721 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1645–1694)
Mother
Siblings , , , , ,
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … 3266.ftw FamilySearch Family Tree

Researchers connected through Caleb Lincoln 1678–1721

and 5 more tree owners connected with Caleb Lincoln 1678–1721

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Caleb Lincoln began in 1678 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Caleb Lincoln passed away in 1721 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record 3266.ftw

  3. 3
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Caleb Lincoln in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1721
Death of Caleb Lincoln in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Cobham, Kent, England (1333) to Southwold, Suffolk, England (1622) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Caleb Lincoln (1678–1721) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hingham, Plymouth, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 8 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

Caleb Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Lincoln PTP
1678–1721
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1645–1694
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
PTP
1622–1692
WYMONDHAM, Norfolk, ENGLAND
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Caleb Lincoln's Descendants

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Caleb Lincoln PTP 1678–1721