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Nathaniel Hayward 1664–1734

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Hayward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Apr 1664 · East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jul 1734 · East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Nathaniel Hayward
Mother Hannah Willis
Spouse Elizabeth Crossman (1683–1734)
Children Bethiah Hayward, Elizabeth Hayward, Hannah Hayward, Isaac Hayward, Josiah Hayward, Mary Hayward, Mercy Hayward, Nathaniel Hayward, Sarah Hayward, Susanna Hayward, Timothy Hayward

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Hayward began in 1664 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Nathaniel Hayward married elizabeth crossman, and had children including bethiah hayward, elizabeth hayward, hannah hayward, isaac hayward, josiah hayward, mary hayward, mercy hayward, nathaniel hayward, sarah hayward, susanna hayward, timothy hayward. Nathaniel Hayward passed away in 1734 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

  2. 2
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Nathaniel Hayward in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1734
Death of Nathaniel Hayward in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1642) to East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1664) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Hayward (1664–1734) was born in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Nathaniel Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nathaniel Hayward PTP
1664–1734
East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nathaniel Hayward's Descendants

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Nathaniel Hayward PTP 1664–1734 m. Elizabeth Crossman PTP 1683–1734
  1. 1. Hannah Hayward PTP 1691–1761 m. Ebenezer Byram PTP 1716–1762
    1. 1. Ebenezer Byram PTP 1716–1762
  2. 2. Elizabeth Hayward PTP 1728–1801