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Daniel Edson 1741–1816

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Edson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1741 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 8 Jul 1816 · Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Father Joseph Edson
Mother Abigail Frost
Siblings Abigail Edson, Daniel Edson, Isaiah Edson, John Edson, Mary Edson, Samuel Edson, Sarah Edson

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Daniel Edson began in 1741 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Daniel Edson passed away in 1816 in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  8. 8
    Record Edson family history and genealogy : descendants of Samuel Edson of Salem and Bridgewater, Mass.

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of Daniel Edson in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1816
Death of Daniel Edson in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Edson

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1679) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1741) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Edson (1741–1816) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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 3 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.

Daniel Edson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Edson PTP
1741–1816
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Daniel Edson's Descendants

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Daniel Edson PTP 1741–1816