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Elizabeth Cross 1636–1694

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Cross in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 6 independent trees

Born 04 Aug 1636 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 26 Jun 1694 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Father John Cross Of England Killed In King Philip S War Assault On Wells Son John Also Killed Immigrant To New Hamp Removed To Maine
Mother Joan Francis Backler Emigrant
Siblings Eleanor Mary Crosse

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Cross 1636–1694

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Cross began in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Elizabeth Cross passed away in 1694 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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Life Timeline

1636
Birth of Elizabeth Cross in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1694
Death of Elizabeth Cross in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Cross

This ancestor line traces from Woolley, Yorkshire, England (1486) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1636) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Cross (1636–1694) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 6 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, 6 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 7 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 Cross's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Cross PTP
1636–1694
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Elizabeth Cross's Descendants

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Elizabeth Cross PTP 1636–1694