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Lydia Burgess 1704–1777

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Burgess 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 May 1704 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Died 16 Jan 1777 · Tisbury, Dukes, MA, US
Father Joseph Burgess (1701–1757)
Mother Thomasine Bangs (1678–1712)
Siblings John Burgess, Jonathan Burgess, Joseph Burgess, Joseph Burgess Ii, Mercy Burgess, Remember Burgess, Robert Burgess, Simeon Burgess
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

Lydia Burgess was born in 1704 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US, the child of joseph burgess and thomasine bangs. Lydia Burgess passed away in 1777 in Tisbury, Dukes, MA, US.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Lydia Burgess in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Birth
1777
Death of Lydia Burgess in Tisbury, Dukes, MA, US
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Burgess

This ancestor line traces from Brook House, Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1529) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US (1704) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Burgess (1704–1777) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US and died in Tisbury, Dukes, MA, US. 3 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, 3 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.
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.

Related Records

Joseph Burgess
1701–1757 · Father
Thomasine Bangs
1678–1712 · Mother

Lydia Burgess's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Burgess PTP
1704–1777
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Parents
Joseph Burgess PTP
1701–1757
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Thomasine Bangs PTP
1678–1712
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Burgess PTP
1701–1757
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, US
Thomasine Bangs PTP
1678–1712
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Mary Mayo PTP
1650–1711
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Lydia Burgess's Descendants

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Lydia Burgess PTP 1704–1777