Who was Elizabeth Prescott?

Elizabeth Prescott (1734–1812) was born in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Prescott 1734–1812

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1734 · Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

Died 01 May 1812 · Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA

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Biography

In 1734, Elizabeth Prescott entered the world in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, born to jonas prescott and elisabeth harwood. Elizabeth Prescott passed away in 1812 in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records

Life Timeline

1734

Birth of Elizabeth Prescott in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

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1812

Death of Elizabeth Prescott in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Prescott

This ancestor line traces from Bures St. Mary,Suffolk,England (1536) to Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts (1734) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Prescott (1734–1812) was born in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Prescott PTP

1734–1812

Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts