Who was Elizabeth Hersey?

Elizabeth Hersey (1666–1684) was born in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS and died in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Hersey 1666–1684

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Dec 1666 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Died 13 Jan 1684 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Father James Hersey

Mother Mary Fearing

Siblings Israel Hersey, James Hersey, Jeremiah Hersey, Mary Hersey, Rachel Hersey

Records

3903113.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Hersey

Mary Fearing

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Hersey was born in 1666 in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, the child of james hersey and mary fearing. Elizabeth Hersey passed away in 1684 in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

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Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1666

Birth of Elizabeth Hersey in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Birth

1684

Death of Elizabeth Hersey in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Hersey

This ancestor line traces from Frampton, Dorset, England (1507) to HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (1666) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Hersey (1666–1684) was born in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS and died in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. 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 (C) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Hersey's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Hersey PTP

1666–1684

HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS