Who was Lydia Osgood?

Lydia Osgood (1661–1741) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Lydia Osgood 1661–1741

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1661 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Died 14 Apr 1741 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Father Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mother Mary Clements

Siblings Clarence Osgood, Clemence Osgood, Ebenezer Osgood, Elizabeth Osgood, Hannah Osgood, John Osgood Lieutenant, Mary Osgood, Mehitable Osgood, Peter Osgood, Samuel Osgood Lt, Sarah Osgood, Timothie Osgood, Timothy Osgood, Willliam Osgood

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mary Clements

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Lydia Osgood was born in 1661 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, the child of capt john lovejoy osgood jr and mary clements. Lydia Osgood passed away in 1741 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
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Record Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001

Life Timeline

1661

Birth of Lydia Osgood in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Birth

1741

Death of Lydia Osgood in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Osgood

This ancestor line traces from Croft, Leicestershire, , England (1481) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1661) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Osgood (1661–1741) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 9 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, 9 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.
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