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Charles Sexton 1680–1752

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
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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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Sexton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 8 independent trees

Born 09 Sep 1680 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Died 13 Apr 1752 · Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey
Father George Saxton
Mother Hannah Gerard Spencer
Siblings George Sexton, Gershom Sexton, Jared Sexton, Nathaniel Sexton
Records
Millennium File Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1680, Charles Sexton entered the world in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, born to george saxton and hannah gerard spencer. Charles Sexton passed away in 1752 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Charles Sexton in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Birth
1752
Death of Charles Sexton in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Sexton

This ancestor line traces from Badby, Northamptonshire, England (1335) to Westfield, Hampden, MA (1680) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Sexton (1680–1752) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. 8 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, 8 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 10 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

George Saxton
Father
Hannah Gerard Spencer
Mother

Charles Sexton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Sexton PTP
1680–1752
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Sexton's Descendants

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Charles Sexton PTP 1680–1752