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Nathaniel Tower 1748–1836

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 23 Jun 1748 · Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 17 Apr 1836 · Lenox, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Joseph Tower (1712–1783)
Mother Judith Briggs
Siblings Benjamin Tower, Joseph Tower Ii, Joshua Tower, Judith Tower Collier, Lucy Tower, Nancy Tower, William Tower

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Tower 1748–1836

and 2 more tree owners connected with Nathaniel Tower 1748–1836

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1748, Nathaniel Tower entered the world in Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to joseph tower and judith briggs. Nathaniel Tower passed away in 1836 in Lenox, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1748
Birth of Nathaniel Tower in Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1836
Death of Nathaniel Tower in Lenox, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Tower

This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England (1562) to Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1748) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Tower (1748–1836) was born in Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Lenox, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, 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 (B) 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 7 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.

Nathaniel Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Tower PTP
1748–1836
Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Joseph Tower PTP
1712–1783
Hingham, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel TOWER PTP
1662–1724
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Deborah Howard PTP
1672–1742
Hingham, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Tower's Descendants

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Nathaniel Tower PTP 1748–1836