Who was David Conant?

David Conant (1698–1789) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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David Conant 1698–1789

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1698 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 03 Apr 1789 · Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA

Father William Conant

Mother Mary Snow Woodbury

Siblings Abigail Conant, Elizabeth Conant, Hannah Conant, Ruth Conant, Sarah Conant, William Conant

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Conant

Mary Snow Woodbury

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

David Conant was born in 1698 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william conant and mary snow woodbury. David Conant passed away in 1789 in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1698

Birth of David Conant in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1789

Death of David Conant in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Conant

This ancestor line traces from Colyton, Devon, England (1519) to Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1698) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Conant (1698–1789) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA. 2 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, 2 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 6 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.
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