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Persis Witt 1698–1786

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Persis Witt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 4 independent trees

Born 2 May 1698 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 Jul 1786 · New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Witt
Mother Elizabeth Baker
Spouse Daniel Stewart
Siblings Abigail Witt, Ebenezer Witt, Elizabeth Witt, Jonathan Twin Witt, Mary Witt, Persis Witt, Samuel Witt, Sarah Witt, Thomas Witt
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Persis Witt 1698–1786

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Persis Witt began in 1698 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Persis Witt married daniel stewart. Persis Witt passed away in 1786 in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Persis Witt in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1786
Death of Persis Witt in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Witt

This ancestor line traces from Hempstead, Essex, England (1329) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1698) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Persis Witt (1698–1786) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 11 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.

Related Records

John Witt
Father
Elizabeth Baker
Mother

Persis Witt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Persis Witt PTP
1698–1786
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Persis Witt's Descendants

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Persis Witt PTP 1698–1786