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Charles Church 1682–1746

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Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Church 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 May 1682 · Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Dec 1746 · Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Father Colonel Benjamin Church
Mother Alice Southworth
Siblings Benjamin Church, Capt Constant Church, Catherine Church, Edward Church, Elizabeth Church, Martha Church, Thomas Church
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission … 1151.FTW Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930 Rhode Island, Wills and Probate … World Family Tree Vol. 69, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Charles Church was born in 1682 in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of colonel benjamin church and alice southworth. Charles Church passed away in 1746 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  8. 8
    Burial Records Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

  9. 9
    Record 1151.FTW

  10. 10
    Record Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930

  11. 11
    Record Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932

  12. 12
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 69, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Charles Church in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1746
Death of Charles Church in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Church

This ancestor line traces from Adlington, Cheshire Co., England (1372) to Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA (1682) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Church (1682–1746) was born in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Charles 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.
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Related Records

Colonel Benjamin Church
Father
Alice Southworth
Mother

Charles Church's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Charles Church PTP
1682–1746
Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Charles Church's Descendants

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Charles Church PTP 1682–1746