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Lydia Hayward 1708–1791

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Hayward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1708 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Feb 1791 · Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Father Joseph Hayward
Mother Sarah Crossman (1653–1696)
Spouse James Perigo
Children David Perrigo, James Perrigo, John Perrigo, Robert Perigo
Siblings Alice Hayward, Eleazer Hayward, Jemima Hayward, Joseph Hayward, Mary Hayward, Sarah Hayward, William Hayward

Researchers connected through Lydia Hayward 1708–1791

Biography

The story of Lydia Hayward began in 1708 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Lydia Hayward married james perigo, and had children including david perrigo, james perrigo, john perrigo, robert perigo. Lydia Hayward passed away in 1791 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Lydia Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1791
Death of Lydia Hayward in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Little Cornard, Suffolk, England (1385) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1708) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Hayward (1708–1791) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States. 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lydia Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Hayward PTP
1708–1791
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Crossman PTP
1653–1696
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Hayward's Descendants

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Lydia Hayward PTP 1708–1791