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Lydia Andrews 1717–1772

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Andrews 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Feb 1717 · Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 6 Jul 1772 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Andrews (1729–1806)
Mother Hannah Butler
Spouse William Hodges
Siblings Hannah Andrews, John Andrews, Joseph Andrews, Lucy B Andrews

Researchers connected through Lydia Andrews 1717–1772

and 3 more tree owners connected with Lydia Andrews 1717–1772

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Andrews began in 1717 in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Lydia Andrews married william hodges. Lydia Andrews passed away in 1772 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Lydia Andrews in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1739
Lydia Andrews was married in MA
Marriage
1772
Death of Lydia Andrews in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Andrews

This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1570) to Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1717) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Andrews (1717–1772) was born in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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.
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Lydia Andrews's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Andrews PTP
1717–1772
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Andrews PTP
1729–1806
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Andrews PTP
1729–1806
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Andrews's Descendants

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Lydia Andrews PTP 1717–1772