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Peter Caswell 1691–1757

Public Tree Person

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Caswell 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1691 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Died 1 Jun 1757 · Tauconnuck Mountain Plantation, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Father Hannah Thrasher
Spouse Elizabeth Barney
Children Elizabeth Caswell

Researchers connected through Peter Caswell 1691–1757

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Peter Caswell began in 1691 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Peter Caswell married elizabeth barney, and had children including elizabeth caswell. Peter Caswell passed away in 1757 in Tauconnuck Mountain Plantation, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1691
Birth of Peter Caswell in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Birth
1757
Death of Peter Caswell in Tauconnuck Mountain Plantation, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Caswell

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts (1647) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1691) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Caswell (1691–1757) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts and died in Tauconnuck Mountain Plantation, Hampshire County, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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.

Related Records

Peter Caswell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Caswell PTP
1691–1757
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Peter Caswell's Descendants

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Peter Caswell PTP 1691–1757