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Ephraim Swift 1656–1741

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 Ephraim Swift 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 07 Jun 1656 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Apr 1741 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Swift Sr
Mother Elizabeth Swift
Siblings Anna Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Henry Swift, James Swift, Joan Swift, Joan Webb, Mary Swift, Obadiah Swift, Ralph Swift, Ruth Swift, Samuel Swift, Susanna Clap, Susanna Swift, Thomas Swift

Researchers connected through Ephraim Swift 1656–1741

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ephraim Swift 1656–1741

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ephraim Swift began in 1656 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Ephraim Swift passed away in 1741 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Ephraim Swift in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1741
Death of Ephraim Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ephraim Swift

This ancestor line traces from Rotherham, Yorks, England (1599) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1656) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ephraim Swift (1656–1741) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Ephraim 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.

Ephraim Swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ephraim Swift PTP
1656–1741
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ephraim Swift's Descendants

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Ephraim Swift PTP 1656–1741