Who was Israel Sylvester?

Israel Sylvester (1705–1785) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Israel Sylvester 1705–1785

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

Born 5 May 1705 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 9 Nov 1785 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Israel Sylvester

Mother Ruth Turner

Siblings Grace Sylvester, Ruth Sylvester

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Israel Sylvester

Ruth Turner

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Biography

Israel Sylvester was born in 1705 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of israel sylvester and ruth turner. Israel Sylvester passed away in 1785 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Israel Sylvester in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Israel Sylvester in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Israel Sylvester

This ancestor line traces from Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1674) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1705) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Israel Sylvester (1705–1785) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 Israel 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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