Who was HESTER SEAMAN?

HESTER SEAMAN (1701–1759) was born in HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY and died in BETHPAGE, QUENS CO., NY. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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HESTER SEAMAN 1701–1759

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 NOV 1701 · HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY

Died 07 JUL 1759 · BETHPAGE, QUENS CO., NY

Father Nathaniel Seaman

Mother Rachel Willis

Siblings Abraham Seaman, Hezekiah Seaman, Jacob Semans, Nathaniel Seaman, Rachel Seaman, Samuel Westby Seaman, Thomas Seaman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Seaman

Rachel Willis

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, HESTER SEAMAN entered the world in HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY, born to nathaniel seaman and rachel willis. HESTER SEAMAN passed away in 1759 in BETHPAGE, QUENS CO., NY.

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Life Timeline

1701

Birth of HESTER SEAMAN in HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY

Birth

1759

Death of HESTER SEAMAN in BETHPAGE, QUENS CO., NY

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Oldest Ancestor Line from HESTER SEAMAN

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine Inferieure, Normandy, France (1000) to HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY (1701) across 24 generations.

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: HESTER SEAMAN (1701–1759) was born in HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY and died in BETHPAGE, QUENS CO., NY. 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 HESTER 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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HESTER SEAMAN's Ancestors

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HESTER SEAMAN PTP

1701–1759

HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO., NY