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Katherine Wyer 1666–1708

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine Wyer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 Dec 1666 · Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 04 Feb 1708 · Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Edward Wyer Sea Captain
Mother Elizabeth Story Johnson
Spouse Jonathan Welsher
Children Deborah Welch, Dorcas Welch, Elizabeth Welch, Grace Welch, Jonathan Welch, Katharine Welch, Nathaniel Wyer Welsher
Siblings Edward Wyer, Elizabeth Wyer, Hannah Wyer, Nathaniel Wyer, Robert Wyer, Sarah Wyer, William Wyer

Researchers connected through Katherine Wyer 1666–1708

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Biography

Katherine Wyer was born in 1666 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edward wyer sea captain and elizabeth story johnson. Katherine Wyer married jonathan welsher, and had children including deborah welch, dorcas welch, elizabeth welch, grace welch, jonathan welch, katharine welch, nathaniel wyer welsher. Katherine Wyer passed away in 1708 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Katherine Wyer in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1708
Death of Katherine Wyer in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Wyer

This ancestor line traces from Brokenborough, Wiltshire, England, Great Britain (1576) to Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine Wyer (1666–1708) was born in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Charlestown, Middlesex County, 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 Katherine 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 4 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.

Katherine Wyer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Katherine Wyer PTP
1666–1708
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Grandparents
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Katherine Wyer's Descendants

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Katherine Wyer PTP 1666–1708