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Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln 1686–1736

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mordecai Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Apr 1686 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonial America
Died 12 May 1736 · Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Father Mordecai Lincoln Vi
Siblings Elizabeth Cole
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Biography

The story of Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln began in 1686 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonial America. Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln passed away in 1736 in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonial America
Birth
1736
Death of Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mordecai Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England (1465) to Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1657) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mordecai Lincoln (1686–1736) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonial America and died in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America. 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 Mordecai 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 8 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

Mordecai Lincoln Vi
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Mordecai Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln PTP
1686–1736
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British Colonial America
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Mordecai Lincoln's Descendants

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Mordecai "the Gent" Lincoln PTP 1686–1736