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Elizabeth Washburn 1684–1765

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Washburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 12 Oct 1684 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 9 Mar 1765 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Father (1653–1733)
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Researchers connected through Elizabeth Washburn 1684–1765

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Washburn 1684–1765

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Biography

Elizabeth Washburn was born in 1684 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, the child of jonathan washburn and mary vaughn. Elizabeth Washburn married john benson, josiah conant, and had children including benjamin benson, jerusha conant, lieut jonathan benson, mary benson, mary conant, prudence conant. Elizabeth Washburn passed away in 1765 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  3. 3
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  5. 5
    Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0

  6. 6
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  7. 7
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Elizabeth Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1765
Death of Elizabeth Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA (1660) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1684) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Washburn (1684–1765) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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 2 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.

Related Records

Elizabeth Washburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Washburn PTP
1684–1765
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
PTP
1653–1733
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Washburn's Descendants

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Elizabeth Washburn PTP 1684–1765