Who was Lydia Masters?

Lydia Masters (1742–1817) was born in Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA and died in Beamsville, Grantham Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Masters 1742–1817

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

Born 3 Jul 1742 · Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA

Died 26 Oct 1817 · Beamsville, Grantham Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

Father Eli Masters

Mother Mary Dicky Masters

Spouse William Havens

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Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Masters

Mary Dicky Masters

Spouse(s)

William Havens

Children

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Biography

The story of Lydia Masters began in 1742 in Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. Lydia Masters married william havens. Lydia Masters passed away in 1817 in Beamsville, Grantham Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Lydia Masters in Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA

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1817

Death of Lydia Masters in Beamsville, Grantham Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Masters

This ancestor line traces from Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA (1725) to Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA (1742) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Masters (1742–1817) was born in Jefferson, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA and died in Beamsville, Grantham Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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