Who was Peter Osgood?

Peter Osgood (1663–1753) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Osgood 1663–1753

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1663 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Died 24 Sep 1753 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Father Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mother Mary Clements

Siblings Clarence Osgood, Clemence Osgood, Ebenezer Osgood, Elizabeth Osgood, Hannah Osgood, John Osgood Lieutenant, Lydia Osgood, Mary Osgood, Mehitable Osgood, Samuel Osgood Lt, Sarah Osgood, Timothie Osgood, Timothy Osgood, Willliam Osgood

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mary Clements

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Peter Osgood was born in 1663 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, the child of capt john lovejoy osgood jr and mary clements. Peter Osgood passed away in 1753 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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Life Timeline

1663

Birth of Peter Osgood in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Birth

1753

Death of Peter Osgood in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Osgood

This ancestor line traces from England (1420) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Osgood (1663–1753) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 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 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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