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Oliver Alden 1740–1825

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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Oliver Alden 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 2 independent trees

Born 6 Aug 1740 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Sep 1825 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Seth Alden
Mother Mehitable Carver
Siblings Caleb Alden, Joseph Alden, Seth Alden

Researchers connected through Oliver Alden 1740–1825

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Oliver Alden was born in 1740 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of seth alden and mehitable carver. Oliver Alden passed away in 1825 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Oliver Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1825
Death of Oliver Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Oliver Alden

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, , England (1538) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1740) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oliver Alden (1740–1825) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, 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 Oliver 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.

Oliver Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Oliver Alden PTP
1740–1825
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Oliver Alden's Descendants

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Oliver Alden PTP 1740–1825