Charles Stearns 1625–1695
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Stearns in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 15 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1625, Charles Stearns entered the world in Hertford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, born to shubael stearns and mary upton. Charles Stearns married rebecca gibson. Charles Stearns passed away in 1695 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record Watertown, Massachusetts Genealogies and History
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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7Record Colonial Families of the USA
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8Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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9Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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10Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
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11Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Stearns
This ancestor line traces from Wedmore, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1489) to Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1625) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Charles Stearns (1625–1695) was born in Hertford, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America. 15 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, 15 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 5 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.
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Charles Stearns's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record