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Deering Spear 1699–1767

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 Deering Spear in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 06 Mar 1699 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Nov 1767 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ebenezer Spear
Mother RACHEL DEERING (1659–1717)
Siblings Abigail Spear, Benjamin Spear, Ebenezer Spear, Joseph Spear, Mary Spear, Nathaniel Spear, Rachel Spear, Samuel Spear

Researchers connected through Deering Spear 1699–1767

and 2 more tree owners connected with Deering Spear 1699–1767

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Deering Spear was born in 1699 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of ebenezer spear and rachel deering. Deering Spear passed away in 1767 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Deering Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1767
Death of Deering Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deering Spear

This ancestor line traces from Sheffield, Yorkshire, , England (1613) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1699) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deering Spear (1699–1767) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, 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 Deering 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 3 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.

Deering Spear's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deering Spear PTP
1699–1767
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
RACHEL DEERING PTP
1659–1717
Braintree, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Deering Spear's Descendants

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Deering Spear PTP 1699–1767