Peter Mason (1680–1737) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Mason 1680–1737

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 9 Nov 1680 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 28 Jun 1737 · New London, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father Daniel Mason Sr

Mother Rebecca Hobart

Siblings Abigail Mason, Daniel Mason, Hezekiah Mason, Margaret Mason, Nehemiah Mason, Priscilla Mason, Rebecca Mason, Samuel Mason

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Mason Sr

Rebecca Hobart

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Peter Mason was born in 1680 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of daniel mason sr and rebecca hobart. Peter Mason passed away in 1737 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1680

Birth of Peter Mason in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1737

Death of Peter Mason in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Mason

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1573) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States (1680) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Mason (1680–1737) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 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 4 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.