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Desire Slocum 1688–1760

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 Desire Slocum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 12 Mar 1688 · Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 3 Sep 1760 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Ebenezer Cook Slocum Rev
Mother Mary Mott Thurston Slocum
Siblings Abigail Slocum, Benjamin Slocum, Deborah Slocum, Ebenezer Slocum, Eliezer Slocum, Elizabeth Slocum, Giles Slocum, Hon Samuel A Slocum, Joanna Slocum, Joseph Slocum, Josiah Slocum, Mary Slocum, Mercy Slocum, Meribah Slocum
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Researchers connected through Desire Slocum 1688–1760

and 2 more tree owners connected with Desire Slocum 1688–1760

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Desire Slocum began in 1688 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Desire Slocum passed away in 1760 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Desire Slocum in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1760
Death of Desire Slocum in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Slocum

This ancestor line traces from England (1562) to Jamestown, RI (1688) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Desire Slocum (1688–1760) was born in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 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 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.

Related Records

Ebenezer Cook Slocum Rev
Father
Mary Mott Thurston Slocum
Mother

Desire Slocum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Desire Slocum PTP
1688–1760
Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Desire Slocum's Descendants

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Desire Slocum PTP 1688–1760