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Lydia Masters Taber 1640–1718

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Taber in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 NOV 1640 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 JAN 1718 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Mother
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Records
Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior …

Researchers connected through Lydia Taber 1640–1718

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lydia Taber 1640–1718

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, Lydia Masters Taber entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to lydia masters. Lydia Masters Taber passed away in 1718 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Lydia Masters Taber in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Lydia Masters Taber in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Taber

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1609) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Taber (1640–1718) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Taber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Masters Taber PTP
1640–1718
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Lydia Taber's Descendants

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Lydia Masters Taber PTP 1640–1718