Who was Lydia Winsor?

Lydia Winsor (1709–1793) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Winsor 1709–1793

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Aug 1709 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Died 1 May 1793 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father Samuel Ii Winsor

Mother Mercy Harding

Siblings Deborah Winsor, Freelove Winsor, Hannah Winsor, Joseph Winsor, Martha Winsor, Mary Winsor, Mercy Winsor, Samuel Iii Winsor

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Immediate Family

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Samuel Ii Winsor

Mercy Harding

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Biography

Lydia Winsor was born in 1709 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the child of samuel ii winsor and mercy harding. Lydia Winsor passed away in 1793 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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1709

Birth of Lydia Winsor in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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1793

Death of Lydia Winsor in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Winsor

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1603) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1709) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Winsor (1709–1793) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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