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Major Daniel Heywood 1694–1773

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Major Heywood 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1694 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 12 Apr 1773 · Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Hannah Ward
Children Sarah Heywood

Researchers connected through Major Heywood 1694–1773

and 1 more tree owner connected with Major Heywood 1694–1773

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Hannah Ward

Biography

In 1694, Major Daniel Heywood entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Major Daniel Heywood married hannah ward, and had children including sarah heywood. Major Daniel Heywood passed away in 1773 in Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1694
Birth of Major Daniel Heywood in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1773
Death of Major Daniel Heywood in Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Major Heywood

This ancestor line traces from Bolton, Lancashire, England (1593) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1694) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Major Heywood (1694–1773) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Major 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.

Related Records

Major Heywood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Major Daniel Heywood PTP
1694–1773
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Major Heywood's Descendants

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Major Daniel Heywood PTP 1694–1773