Who was Lydia Fletcher?

Lydia Fletcher (1669–1742) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Fletcher 1669–1742

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 26 Sep 1669 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 2 May 1742 · Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Biography

Lydia Fletcher was born in 1669 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of samuel fletcher sr jr and margaret hailstone. Lydia Fletcher passed away in 1742 in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Birth of Lydia Fletcher in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Death of Lydia Fletcher in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Fletcher

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1550) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1669) across 5 generations.

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: Lydia Fletcher (1669–1742) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. 11 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, 11 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 5 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.
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Lydia Fletcher PTP

1669–1742

Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts