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Mehitable Cheney 1680–1727

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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
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable Cheney 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1680 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 4 Oct 1727 · Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Cheney
Mother HANNAH THURSTON (1650–1690)
Siblings Hannah Cheney, Joseph Cheney, Josiah Cheney, Margaret Cheney, Mary Cheney, Melitiah Cheney, Prudence Cheney, Susannah Cheney

Researchers connected through Mehitable Cheney 1680–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1680, Mehitable Cheney entered the world in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph cheney and hannah thurston. Mehitable Cheney passed away in 1727 in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Mehitable Cheney in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1727
Death of Mehitable Cheney in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitable Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Lambourn, Berkshire, , England (1566) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1680) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mehitable Cheney (1680–1727) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Oxford, Worcester, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable 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.

Mehitable Cheney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mehitable Cheney PTP
1680–1727
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
HANNAH THURSTON PTP
1650–1690
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mehitable Cheney's Descendants

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MC
Mehitable Cheney PTP 1680–1727