Who was Lydia Mansfield?

Lydia Mansfield (1662–1726) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Mansfield 1662–1726

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

Born 15 Aug 1662 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 14 Aug 1726 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Andrew Lynn Mansfield

Mother Bethiah Gedney

Siblings Abigail Mansfield, Andrew Mansfield, Bethia Mansfield, Bethiah Conant, Daniel Mansfield, Deborah Mansfield, Hannah Mansfield, Mary Mansfield, Samuel Mansfield

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Lynn Mansfield

Bethiah Gedney

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Children

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Biography

Lydia Mansfield was born in 1662 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of andrew lynn mansfield and bethiah gedney. Lydia Mansfield passed away in 1726 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Lydia Mansfield in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1726

Death of Lydia Mansfield in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Mansfield

This ancestor line traces from Unknown, United States of America (1586) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Mansfield (1662–1726) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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