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Gershom Heald 1647–1717

Public Tree Person

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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 Gershom Heald in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 23 Mar 1647 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 May 1717 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Col John Heald
Mother Dorothy Andrews
Spouse Ann Vinton
Siblings Amos Heald, Dorcas Heald, Dorothy Heald, Hannah Heald, Israel Heald, John Heald, Mary Heald, Thomas Heald, Timothy Hale

Researchers connected through Gershom Heald 1647–1717

and 5 more tree owners connected with Gershom Heald 1647–1717

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Ann Vinton
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Gershom Heald was born in 1647 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of col john heald and dorothy andrews. Gershom Heald married ann vinton. Gershom Heald passed away in 1717 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Gershom Heald in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Gershom Heald in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gershom Heald

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1520) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1647) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gershom Heald (1647–1717) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Gershom 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 5 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.

Gershom Heald's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gershom Heald PTP
1647–1717
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Gershom Heald's Descendants

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Gershom Heald PTP 1647–1717