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Lydia Waterman 1678–1757

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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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 Waterman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 9 May 1678 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Jul 1757 · Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Waterman Sr Insign
Mother Miriam Tracy
Siblings Anna Waterman, Ebenezer Waterman, Elizabeth Waterman, John Waterman, Joseph Waterman, Lydia Burnham, Martha Marvin, Miriam Waterman, Thomas Waterman Jr Insign

Researchers connected through Lydia Waterman 1678–1757

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Waterman began in 1678 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Lydia Waterman passed away in 1757 in Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Lydia Waterman in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1757
Death of Lydia Waterman in Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1581) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Waterman (1678–1757) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 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 4 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 Waterman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Waterman PTP
1678–1757
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lydia Waterman's Descendants

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Lydia Waterman PTP 1678–1757