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Desire Blackwell 1678–1773

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 22 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees
Death year and location consistent across 22 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

22 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 22 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1678 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Jan 1773 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Blackwell
Mother Sarah Warren
Spouse Lettice Jenney
Children Benjamin Jenny, Caleb Jenny, Elizabeth Jenny, Ignatius Jenny, Lieutenant Cornelius Jenney, Mary Jenny, Nathaniel Jenny, Pernal Jenny, Reliance Jenny, Ruth Jenny, Samuel Jenny, Sarah Jenny
Siblings Alice Blackwell, Caleb Blackwell, Jane Blackwell, John Blackwell, Michael Blackwell, Nathaniel Blackwell

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Biography

The story of Desire Blackwell began in 1678 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Desire Blackwell married lettice jenney, and had children including benjamin jenny, caleb jenny, elizabeth jenny, ignatius jenny, lieutenant cornelius jenney, mary jenny, nathaniel jenny, pernal jenny, reliance jenny, ruth jenny, samuel jenny, sarah jenny. Desire Blackwell passed away in 1773 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Desire Blackwell in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1773
Death of Desire Blackwell in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Desire Blackwell (1678–1773) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 22 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, 22 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.

Desire Blackwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Desire Blackwell PTP
1678–1773
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Desire Blackwell's Descendants

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Desire Blackwell PTP 1678–1773