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Lydia Waters 1704–1769

Public Tree Person

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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 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
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Waters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 12 Mar 1704 · Salem Village, Massachusetts Colony
Died 4 Aug 1769 · Danvers, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Father John Waters (1665–1722)
Spouse Capt John Proctor
Children Joseph Procter

Researchers connected through Lydia Waters 1704–1769

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Lydia Waters began in 1704 in Salem Village, Massachusetts Colony. Lydia Waters married capt john proctor, and had children including joseph procter. Lydia Waters passed away in 1769 in Danvers, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Lydia Waters in Salem Village, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1769
Death of Lydia Waters in Danvers, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Waters

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Waters (1704–1769) was born in Salem Village, Massachusetts Colony and died in Danvers, Essex, 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 1 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 Waters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Waters PTP
1704–1769
Salem Village, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
John Waters PTP
1665–1722
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Waters PTP
1665–1722
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Waters's Descendants

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Lydia Waters PTP 1704–1769