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Pelatiah Mason 1669–1763

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Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Pelatiah Mason in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 APR 1669 · Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
Died 29 MAR 1763 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Sampson Mason (1625–1676)
Mother Mary Mason (1696–1697)
Spouse Hepsebeth Mason
Children Aaron Mason, Elihu Mason, Elizabeth Hale, Hephzibah Mason, Job Mason, John Mason, Mason , Pelatiah Mason, Russell Mason, Samuel Mason
Siblings Benjamin Mason, Bethia Mason, Isaac Mason, James Mason, John Mason, Joseph Mason, Mary Mason, Noah Mason, Sampson Mason, Samuel Mason, Sarah Mason, Thankful Mason

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Biography

In 1669, Pelatiah Mason entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, born to sampson mason and mary mason. Pelatiah Mason married hepsebeth mason, and had children including aaron mason, elihu mason, elizabeth hale, hephzibah mason, job mason, john mason, mason, pelatiah mason, russell mason, samuel mason. Pelatiah Mason passed away in 1763 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  5. 5
    Record Latter Day Saints Ancestral file

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    Record Vital Records of Rehoboth

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    Record Vital Records of Swansea, Massachusetts to 1850

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Pelatiah Mason in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1763
Death of Pelatiah Mason in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Pelatiah Mason

This ancestor line traces from Sutton en le Dale, Derbyshire, England (1467) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial, America (1669) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pelatiah Mason (1669–1763) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Pelatiah 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Pelatiah Mason's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Pelatiah Mason PTP
1669–1763
Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
Parents
Sampson Mason PTP
1625–1676
Bolton, Lancashire, England
Mary Mason PTP
1696–1697
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Pelatiah Mason's Descendants

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Pelatiah Mason PTP 1669–1763