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Henry Lee 1686–1745

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Lee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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, with linked records

Born 16 May 1686 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Feb 1745 · Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Spouse Rebecca Heywood (1689–1724)
Children Abner Lee, Ann Lee, Benjamin Lee, Jemima Lee, John Lee, Mary Lee, Rebecca Lee, Submit Lee

Researchers connected through Henry Lee 1686–1745

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Biography

Henry Lee was born in 1686 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Henry Lee married rebecca heywood, and had children including abner lee, ann lee, benjamin lee, jemima lee, john lee, mary lee, rebecca lee, submit lee. Henry Lee passed away in 1745 in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts Town Death Records

  5. 5
    Record Worcester, Massachusetts, Burial Index, 1727-1859

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Henry Lee in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1745
Death of Henry Lee in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Lee

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1510) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Lee (1686–1745) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA. 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 Henry 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 6 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.

Henry Lee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Lee PTP
1686–1745
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Lee's Descendants

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Henry Lee PTP 1686–1745 m. Rebecca Heywood PTP 1689–1724