Who was Oliver Mason?

Oliver Mason (1706–1787) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Oliver in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Oliver Mason 1706–1787

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1706 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Died 11 Dec 1787 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father Deacon Mason (1667–1742)

Mother Hannah Myles

Siblings Benjamin Mason, Hannah Mason, Hezekiah Mason, Isaac Mason, Mary Mason, Nathan Mason, Samson Mason

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Mason

1667–1742

Hannah Myles

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1706, Oliver Mason entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to deacon isaac mason and hannah myles. Oliver Mason passed away in 1787 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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1706

Birth of Oliver Mason in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Birth

1787

Death of Oliver Mason in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Oliver Mason

This ancestor line traces from Plowland Manor, Thorpe, Yorkshire, England (1501) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts (1706) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Oliver Mason (1706–1787) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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.
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