Who was David Bosworth?

David Bosworth (1669–1747) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 17 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 17 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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David Bosworth 1669–1747

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Sep 1669 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 12 Jun 1747 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jonathan Bosworth Jr

Mother Hannah Howland

Siblings Elizabeth Bosworth, Hannah Bosworth, Ichabod Bosworth, Jabez Bosworth, John Bosworth, Jonathan Bosworth Jr, Mercy Bosworth

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … Online Website

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Bosworth Jr

Hannah Howland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

David Bosworth was born in 1669 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of jonathan bosworth jr and hannah howland. David Bosworth passed away in 1747 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record Online Website

Life Timeline

1669

Birth of David Bosworth in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1747

Death of David Bosworth in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Bosworth

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Bosworth (1669–1747) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 17 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, 17 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 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.