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Paul Sears 1638–1707

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Paul Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Feb 1638 · Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Feb 1707 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Deborah Willard
Children Lydia Sears

Researchers connected through Paul Sears 1638–1707

and 1 more tree owner connected with Paul Sears 1638–1707

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
Lydia Sears

Biography

In 1638, Paul Sears entered the world in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Paul Sears married deborah willard, and had children including lydia sears. Paul Sears passed away in 1707 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Paul Sears in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1658
Paul Sears was married in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1707
Death of Paul Sears in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Paul Sears

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paul Sears (1638–1707) was born in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Paul 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 1 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.

Paul Sears's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Paul Sears PTP
1638–1707
Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Paul Sears's Descendants

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Paul Sears PTP 1638–1707