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David Alden 1727–1809

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have David Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 5 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1727 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Aug 1809 · Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father Eleazer Alden
Mother Martha Shaw (1700–1760)
Siblings Abraham Alden, Caleb Alden, Catch Alden, Daniel Alden, Eleazer Alden, Ezra Alden, Jonathan Alden, Joshua Alden, Timothy Alden

Researchers connected through David Alden 1727–1809

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

David Alden was born in 1727 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of eleazer alden and martha shaw. David Alden passed away in 1809 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  6. 6
    Record GENDEX

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1727
Birth of David Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1809
Death of David Alden in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Alden

This ancestor line traces from Préaux-Bocage, Calvados, Normandy, France (1004) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1727) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Alden (1727–1809) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 25 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.

David Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Alden PTP
1727–1809
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Shaw PTP
1700–1760
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Joseph Josiah SHAW PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

David Alden's Descendants

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DA
David Alden PTP 1727–1809