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Daniel Macy 1731–1785

Public Tree Person

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
B
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 Macy 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 May 1731 · Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Mar 1785 · Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States
Father Jabez Macy (1683–1776)
Mother Sarah Starbuck
Siblings Carolina Elliott, Daniel Macy, Dorcas Macy, Eunice Macy, George Macy, Jabez Macy, Jethro Macy, Lydia Macy, Matthew Macy, Sarah Macy

Researchers connected through Daniel Macy 1731–1785

and 2 more tree owners connected with Daniel Macy 1731–1785

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Daniel Macy began in 1731 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States. Daniel Macy passed away in 1785 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Daniel Macy in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1785
Death of Daniel Macy in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Macy

This ancestor line traces from Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1590) to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States (1731) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Macy (1731–1785) was born in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, 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 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.

Daniel Macy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Macy PTP
1731–1785
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Jabez Macy PTP
1683–1776
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, English Colony
Unknown
Grandparents
John Macy PTP
1655–1691
Salisbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel Macy's Descendants

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Daniel Macy PTP 1731–1785