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Dorothy Lamb 1679–1760

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Lamb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 6 independent trees

Born 8 Jun 1679 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Jan 1760 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joshua Lamb (1642–1690)
Mother (1652–1700)
Siblings , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Dorothy Lamb 1679–1760

and 5 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Lamb 1679–1760

Immediate Family

Parents
Joshua Lamb
1642–1690
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Dorothy Lamb was born in 1679 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of joshua lamb and mary alcock. Dorothy Lamb passed away in 1760 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Dorothy Lamb in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1760
Death of Dorothy Lamb in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Lamb

This ancestor line traces from St Bees, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, Colonies of America (1679) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Lamb (1679–1760) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 7 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

Joshua Lamb
1642–1690 · Father

Dorothy Lamb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Lamb PTP
1679–1760
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joshua Lamb PTP
1642–1690
Roxbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
PTP
1652–1700
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy Lamb's Descendants

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Dorothy Lamb PTP 1679–1760