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Lydia Ballard 1657–1727

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 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
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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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Ballard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 4 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1657 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 12 Apr 1727 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father William Ballard
Mother Grace Berwick
Siblings Abigail Ballard, Ann Hannah Ballard, John Ballard, Joseph Ballard, Josiah Ballard, Nathaniel Ballard

Researchers connected through Lydia Ballard 1657–1727

and 3 more tree owners connected with Lydia Ballard 1657–1727

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, Lydia Ballard entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, born to william ballard and grace berwick. Lydia Ballard passed away in 1727 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Lydia Ballard in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1727
Death of Lydia Ballard in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Ballard

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1298) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1657) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Ballard (1657–1727) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 11 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.

Lydia Ballard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Ballard PTP
1657–1727
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lydia Ballard's Descendants

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Lydia Ballard PTP 1657–1727