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Matthew Edwards 1662–1663

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Edwards 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Oct 1662 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Feb 1663 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Matthew Edwards
Mother Mary Poole
Siblings Abigail Edwards Boutwell, Elizabeth Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards Hastings, Mary Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Tabitha Edwards

Researchers connected through Matthew Edwards 1662–1663

and 2 more tree owners connected with Matthew Edwards 1662–1663

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Matthew Edwards began in 1662 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Matthew Edwards passed away in 1663 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Matthew Edwards in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1663
Death of Matthew Edwards in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Berkshire, , England (1581) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Edwards (1662–1663) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 Matthew 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.

Matthew Edwards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Edwards PTP
1662–1663
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Matthew Edwards PTP
1662–1663
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Matthew Edwards PTP
1662–1663
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Edwards's Descendants

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Matthew Edwards PTP 1662–1663