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Lydia Sylvester 1730–1810

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 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
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 Sylvester 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1730 · Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts
Died 16 Mar 1810 · Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Spouse Gideon Tower
Children Polly Tower

Researchers connected through Lydia Sylvester 1730–1810

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Gideon Tower
Children
Polly Tower

Biography

In 1730, Lydia Sylvester entered the world in Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts. Lydia Sylvester married gideon tower, and had children including polly tower. Lydia Sylvester passed away in 1810 in Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Lydia Sylvester in Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts
Birth
1810
Death of Lydia Sylvester in Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Sylvester

This ancestor line traces from Abinger, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts (1730) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Sylvester (1730–1810) was born in Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts and died in Randolph, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 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.

Related Records

Lydia Sylvester's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Sylvester PTP
1730–1810
Braintree, Norflok, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Sylvester's Descendants

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Lydia Sylvester PTP 1730–1810