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Persis Black 1634–1703

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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

10 researchers on YourRoots have Persis Black in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 10 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1634 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 04 FEB 1703 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Black
Mother Susanna Shockley (1608–1659)
Siblings Child Black, Elizabeth Black, Freeborn Black, John Black Jr, Lydia Black

Researchers connected through Persis Black 1634–1703

and 9 more tree owners connected with Persis Black 1634–1703

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Persis Black began in 1634 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Persis Black passed away in 1703 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1634
Birth of Persis Black in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1703
Death of Persis Black in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Black

This ancestor line traces from Bedfordshire, England (1591) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1634) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Persis Black (1634–1703) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Persis 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 2 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.

Persis Black's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Persis Black PTP
1634–1703
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Susanna # Shockley PTP
1608–1659
Harrold, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Persis Black's Descendants

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PB
Persis Black PTP 1634–1703