Col III (1679–1764) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Col Daniel Epps III 1679–1764

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 OCT 1679 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

Died 10 Mar 1764 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Children Daniel Epes Ii

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In 1679, Col Daniel Epps III entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Col Daniel Epps III had children including daniel epes ii. Col Daniel Epps III passed away in 1764 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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Birth of Col Daniel Epps III in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

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: Col III (1679–1764) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Col 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Col Daniel Epps III PTP

1679–1764

Salem, Essex, Massachusetts