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Charles Stearns 1625–1695

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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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)
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13 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1625 · Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Died 9 Sep 1695 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Shubael Stearns Sr
Mother Mary Upton
Spouse Rebecca Gibson (1635–1681)
Children Charles Stearns Jr, Isaac Stearns, John Stearns, Rebecca Stearns Traine, Samuel Stearns, Shubael Stearns

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Biography

In 1625, Charles Stearns entered the world in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, born to shubael stearns sr and mary upton. Charles Stearns married rebecca gibson, and had children including charles stearns jr, isaac stearns, john stearns, rebecca stearns traine, samuel stearns, shubael stearns. Charles Stearns passed away in 1695 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record Watertown, Massachusetts Genealogies and History

  6. 6
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

Life Timeline

1625
Birth of Charles Stearns in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1649
Charles Stearns was married in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1654
Charles Stearns was married in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1681
Charles Stearns was married in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1695
Death of Charles Stearns in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Stearns (1625–1695) was born in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 13 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, 13 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.

Charles Stearns's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Stearns PTP
1625–1695
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Charles Stearns's Descendants

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Charles Stearns PTP 1625–1695 m. Rebecca Gibson PTP 1635–1681