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Elizabeth Burnham 1651–1716

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
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Burnham 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 27 Aug 1651 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Died 16 Sep 1716 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Father Robert Burnham (1614–1691)
Mother Frances Hill
Siblings Elizabeth Burnham

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Burnham 1651–1716

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth Burnham 1651–1716

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1651, Elizabeth Burnham entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, born to robert burnham and frances hill. Elizabeth Burnham passed away in 1716 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1651
Birth of Elizabeth Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Birth
1716
Death of Elizabeth Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Ely, Cambridgeshire, England (1525) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1651) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Burnham (1651–1716) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America. 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 Elizabeth 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.

Elizabeth Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Burnham PTP
1651–1716
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Parents
Robert Burnham PTP
1614–1691
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Robert Burnham PTP
1614–1691
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Burnham's Descendants

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Elizabeth Burnham PTP 1651–1716