Moses Lincoln 1688–1772
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Lincoln 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Moses Lincoln 1688–1772
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Moses Lincoln began in 1688 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Moses Lincoln married martha lincoln, mehitable townsend, and had children including elijah lincoln, joshua lincoln, moses lincoln, sarah hersey lincoln, welcome lincoln. Moses Lincoln passed away in 1772 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Lincoln
This ancestor line traces from Swanton Morley, Norfolk, , England (1597) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1688) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Moses Lincoln (1688–1772) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, 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 Moses 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
Moses Lincoln's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record