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Hannah Prescott 1719–1769

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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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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Prescott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 6 Dec 1719 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 18 Sep 1769 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benjamin Prescott
Mother Elizabeth Higginson (1696–1723)
Siblings Benjamin Prescott, Elizabeth Prescott, John Prescott, Sarah Prescott
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Researchers connected through Hannah Prescott 1719–1769

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Hannah Prescott was born in 1719 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of benjamin prescott and elizabeth higginson. Hannah Prescott passed away in 1769 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Hannah Prescott in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1769
Death of Hannah Prescott in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Prescott

This ancestor line traces from Ordsall Manor, Salford, Lancashire, England (1412) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1719) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Prescott (1719–1769) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Hannah 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 9 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

Benjamin Prescott
Father
Elizabeth Higginson
1696–1723 · Mother
Prescott US Census Records
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Hannah Prescott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Prescott PTP
1719–1769
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Higginson PTP
1696–1723
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hannah Prescott's Descendants

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Hannah Prescott PTP 1719–1769