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Elisha Dunbar 1699–1773

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 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
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Dunbar 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Oct 1699 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Aug 1773 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Peter Dunbar
Mother Sarah Thaxter
Siblings Samuel Dunbar

Researchers connected through Elisha Dunbar 1699–1773

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elisha Dunbar 1699–1773

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, Elisha Dunbar entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to peter dunbar and sarah thaxter. Elisha Dunbar passed away in 1773 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Elisha Dunbar in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1773
Death of Elisha Dunbar in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Dunbar

This ancestor line traces from Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1578) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1699) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elisha Dunbar (1699–1773) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Elisha 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.

Elisha Dunbar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisha Dunbar PTP
1699–1773
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elisha Dunbar's Descendants

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Elisha Dunbar PTP 1699–1773