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Lydia Swift 1718–1807

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Swift in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1718 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony
Died 03 Apr 1807 · Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA
Father Thomas Swift
Mother Thankful Morey
Siblings Deborah Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Jerusha Swift, Lemuel Swift, Phineas Swift, Rhoda Swift, Thankful Swift, Thomas Swift

Researchers connected through Lydia Swift 1718–1807

and 3 more tree owners connected with Lydia Swift 1718–1807

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1718, Lydia Swift entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony, born to thomas swift and thankful morey. Lydia Swift passed away in 1807 in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Lydia Swift in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony
Birth
1807
Death of Lydia Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Swift

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1491) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony (1718) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Swift (1718–1807) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA. 4 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, 4 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 9 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lydia Swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Swift PTP
1718–1807
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Propritory Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Lydia Swift's Descendants

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Lydia Swift PTP 1718–1807