Desire Blackwell 1678–1773
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21 researchers on YourRoots have Desire Blackwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 21 independent trees
Researchers connected through Desire Blackwell 1678–1773
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Desire Blackwell began in 1678 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Desire Blackwell passed away in 1773 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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7Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Blackwell
This ancestor line traces from Nayland, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1529) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1678) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Desire Blackwell (1678–1773) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 21 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, 21 researchers on YourRoots have Desire 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.
- 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.
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Desire Blackwell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record