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Michael Bacon 1579–1648

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 18 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 18 trees
Death year and location consistent across 18 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
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Bacon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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 18 independent trees

Born 6 DEC 1579 · Winston, Suffolk, England
Died 18 APR 1648 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Father Michael Bacon
Mother Elizabeth Wylie
Spouse Alice Assey
Children Alice Bacon, Daniel Bacon, Elizabeth Bacon, John Bacon, Michael Bacon, Sarah Bacon, Thomas Bacon, William Bacon
Siblings Elizabeth Bacon, Joanna Bacon, John Bacon, Mary Bacon, Sarah Bacon, Thomas Bacon, William Bacon
Records
U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Colonial Families of the USA U.S., Find a Grave Index Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records Bacon genealogy : Michael Bacon … Connecticut Nutmegger, The "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0 GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … New England Historical and Genealogical … The Church of Jesus Christ … Willis, William, History of Portland …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Alice Assey

Biography

The story of Michael Bacon began in 1579 in Winston, Suffolk, England. Michael Bacon married alice assey, and had children including alice bacon, daniel bacon, elizabeth bacon, john bacon, michael bacon, sarah bacon, thomas bacon, william bacon. Michael Bacon passed away in 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

  9. 9
    Record Bacon genealogy : Michael Bacon of Dedham, 1640 and his descendants

  10. 10
    Record Connecticut Nutmegger, The

  11. 11
    Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0

  12. 12
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  13. 13
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

  14. 14
    Record New England Historical and Genealogical Register

  15. 15
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

  16. 16
    Record Willis, William, History of Portland from 1632 to 1864

Life Timeline

1579
Birth of Michael Bacon in Winston, Suffolk, England
Birth
1579
Michael Bacon was christened in Winston, Suffolk, England
Christening
1648
Death of Michael Bacon in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Bacon

This ancestor line traces from Baconstrope, Norfolk County, England (1050) to Winston, Suffolk, England (1579) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Bacon (1579–1648) was born in Winston, Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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 18 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

Michael Bacon
Father
Elizabeth Wylie
Mother

Michael Bacon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Michael Bacon PTP
1579–1648
Winston, Suffolk, England
Parents
Michael Bacon PTP
1579–1648
Winston, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Michael Bacon PTP
1579–1648
Winston, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
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Michael Bacon's Descendants

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Michael Bacon PTP 1579–1648