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Dorothy Lord 1629–1657

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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Lord in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jul 1629 · Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England
Died 3 Jan 1657 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Lord (1616–1661)
Mother Dorothy Bird (1588–1676)
Siblings Amy Aymie Ayme Lord, Ann Lord, Irene Lord, John Lord, Rachel Lord, Richard Lord, Robert Lord, Thankful Lord, Thomas Lord, William Lord

Researchers connected through Dorothy Lord 1629–1657

and 2 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Lord 1629–1657

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Lord began in 1629 in Towchester, Northamptonshire, England. Dorothy Lord passed away in 1657 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Dorothy Lord in Towchester, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1657
Death of Dorothy Lord in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Lord

This ancestor line traces from Towcester, Northamptonshire, , England (1535) to Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England (1629) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Lord (1629–1657) was born in Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England and died in Northampton, Hampshire, 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 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 4 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.

Dorothy Lord's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Lord PTP
1629–1657
Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England
Parents
Thomas Lord PTP
1616–1661
Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England
Dorothy Bird PTP
1588–1676
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Thomas Lord PTP
1616–1661
Towchester, Northamptonshire, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy Lord's Descendants

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Dorothy Lord PTP 1629–1657