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Dorothy SWAN 1635–1710

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy SWAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 May 1635 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Oct 1710 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Swain (1595–1678)
Mother Ann Trumbull
Siblings Elizabeth Swaine, Faith Swan, Frances Swan, Jane Swan, John Swain, Jonathan Swan, Mercy Swan, Sarah Swan, Susan Swan

Researchers connected through Dorothy SWAN 1635–1710

and 1 more tree owner connected with Dorothy SWAN 1635–1710

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Dorothy SWAN was born in 1635 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard swain and ann trumbull. Dorothy SWAN passed away in 1710 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Dorothy SWAN in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1710
Death of Dorothy SWAN in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy SWAN

This ancestor line traces from Guilford, Windham, Vermont, United States (1600) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy SWAN (1635–1710) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 3 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 SWAN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy SWAN PTP
1635–1710
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Richard Swain PTP
1595–1678
Rowland, Derbyshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Swain PTP
1638–1708
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy SWAN's Descendants

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Dorothy SWAN PTP 1635–1710