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Edward Tinkham 1720–1793

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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 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Tinkham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 02 FEB 1720 · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 10 MAY 1793 · Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Father John Tinkham (1689–1730)
Mother Anne Gray (1691–1730)
Spouse Lydia Rider Ryder
Siblings Ann Tinkham, Ephraim Tinkham, John Tinkham, Joseph Tinkham, Mary Tinkham

Researchers connected through Edward Tinkham 1720–1793

and 2 more tree owners connected with Edward Tinkham 1720–1793

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edward Tinkham was born in 1720 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the child of john tinkham and anne gray. Edward Tinkham married lydia rider ryder. Edward Tinkham passed away in 1793 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Mayflower Marriages

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  5. 5
    Record 28.ftw

  6. 6
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 32 (Disk #2), Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Edward Tinkham in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1793
Death of Edward Tinkham in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Tinkham

This ancestor line traces from Préaux-Bocage, Calvados, Normandy, France (1004) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1720) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Tinkham (1720–1793) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. 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 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 23 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 Tinkham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Tinkham PTP
1720–1793
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
John Tinkham PTP
1689–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Anne Gray PTP
1691–1730
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Helkiah Tinkham PTP
1655–1731
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Helkiah Tinkham PTP
1655–1731
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
John Gray PTP
1661–1732
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Edward Tinkham's Descendants

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Edward Tinkham PTP 1720–1793