Who was Gideon Stiles?

Gideon Stiles (1712–1799) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boxford, Essex, MA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gideon Stiles 1712–1799

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Feb 1712 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 15 Nov 1799 · Boxford, Essex, MA

Father Timothy Stiles

Mother Hannah Foster

Siblings David Stiles, Ephraim Stiles, Ezra Stiles, Hannah Stiles, Jacob Stiles, Jeremiah Stiles, Keziah Stiles, Mary Stiles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Stiles

Hannah Foster

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1712, Gideon Stiles entered the world in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to timothy stiles and hannah foster. Gideon Stiles passed away in 1799 in Boxford, Essex, MA.

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Life Timeline

1712

Birth of Gideon Stiles in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1799

Death of Gideon Stiles in Boxford, Essex, MA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Stiles

This ancestor line traces from Shotley, Suffolk, England (1583) to Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1712) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon Stiles (1712–1799) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boxford, Essex, MA. 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 Gideon 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.
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