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Daniel Priest 1686–1723

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Priest 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 JUL 1686 · Woburn, Middlesex, MA
Died 9 OCT 1723 · Lancaster, Worchester, MA
Father John Priest
Mother Rachel Garfield (1656–1737)
Spouse Elizabeth Unknown
Children Bettee Priest, Daniel Priest, Eunice Priest, Hasadiah Priest, John Priest, Silence Priest
Siblings Elizabeth Priest, Gabriel Priest, Hannah Priest, John Priest, Joseph Priest, Mary Priest

Researchers connected through Daniel Priest 1686–1723

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Biography

The story of Daniel Priest began in 1686 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA. Daniel Priest married elizabeth unknown, and had children including bettee priest, daniel priest, eunice priest, hasadiah priest, john priest, silence priest. Daniel Priest passed away in 1723 in Lancaster, Worchester, MA.

Sources

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    Record bowlby.FTW

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    Record Combined Wahlfeld.FTW

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    Record CombinedWahlfeld3.FTW

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    Record "The Priest Family" compiled by Geo. E. Foster, Ithaca, NY, West Hill Press 1900

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Daniel Priest in Woburn, Middlesex, MA
Birth
1723
Death of Daniel Priest in Lancaster, Worchester, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Priest

This ancestor line traces from England (1557) to Woburn, Middlesex, MA (1686) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Priest (1686–1723) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, MA and died in Lancaster, Worchester, MA. 4 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, 4 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 Priest's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Priest PTP
1686–1723
Woburn, Middlesex, MA
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Garfield PTP
1656–1737
Watertown, Middlesex Co., Ma., USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Samuel Garfield PTP
1613–1684
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Unknown

Daniel Priest's Descendants

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Daniel Priest PTP 1686–1723