Who was Lydia Bumpus?

Lydia Bumpus (1692–1750) was born in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA and died in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Lydia Bumpus 1692–1750

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

Born 2 Apr 1692 · Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

Died 14 May 1750 · Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Father Philip Bumpas

Mother Sarah Eaton

Spouse Thomas Hurd

Children Amy Herd, Bethia Herd, Jacob Herd, John Herd, Josiah Herd, Mary Herd, Sarah Herd, Thomas Herd

Siblings Bethia Bump, Martha Bumpas

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … The New England Historical & … Rhode Island, Vital Extracts Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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Biography

The story of Lydia Bumpus began in 1692 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. Lydia Bumpus married thomas hurd, and had children including amy herd, bethia herd, jacob herd, john herd, josiah herd, mary herd, sarah herd, thomas herd. Lydia Bumpus passed away in 1750 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

Life Timeline

1692

Birth of Lydia Bumpus in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

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1750

Death of Lydia Bumpus in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Bumpus

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1440) to Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA (1692) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Bumpus (1692–1750) was born in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA and died in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, 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 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 9 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.