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Lydia Tower 1687–1729

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 Tower 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Nov 1687 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Died 1 Jan 1729 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Father Ibrook Tower
Mother Margaret Hardin
Siblings Content Souther, Daniel Tower, Elizabeth Tower, Esther Tower, Hezekiah Tower, John Tower, Mary Tower, Nehemiah Tower, Patience Tower, Rachel Tower, Richard Tower

Researchers connected through Lydia Tower 1687–1729

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lydia Tower 1687–1729

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Tower began in 1687 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. Lydia Tower passed away in 1729 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Lydia Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1729
Death of Lydia Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Tower

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1609) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1643) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Tower (1687–1729) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. 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.
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 Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Tower PTP
1687–1729
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Lydia Tower's Descendants

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Lydia Tower PTP 1687–1729