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Edward DICKINSON 1803–1874

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Edward DICKINSON 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Researchers connected through Edward DICKINSON 1803–1874

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Biography

In 1803, Edward DICKINSON entered the world in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. Edward DICKINSON married emily norcross, and had children including emily elizabeth dickinson, lavinia norcross dickinson, william austin dickinson. Edward DICKINSON passed away in 1874 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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    Record Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910

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    Record Massachusetts State Census, 1855

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    Record Massachusetts State Census, 1865

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    Record Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920

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    Record Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001

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    Record United States Census, 1850

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    Record United States Census, 1860

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    Record United States Census, 1870

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    Record United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011

Life Timeline

1803
Birth of Edward DICKINSON in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1828
Edward DICKINSON was married
Marriage
1874
Death of Edward DICKINSON in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward DICKINSON

This ancestor line traces from Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1666) to Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1803) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward DICKINSON (1803–1874) was born in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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.

Edward DICKINSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward DICKINSON PTP
1803–1874
Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Edward DICKINSON's Descendants

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Edward DICKINSON PTP 1803–1874 m. Emily Norcross PTP 1804–1882
  1. 1. Lavinia Norcross Dickinson PTP 1833–1899
  2. 2. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson PTP 1830–1886
    1. 1. Edgar James Wood PTP 1867–1942
  3. 3. William Austin Dickinson PTP 1829–1895