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Peter Tower 1697–1781

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1697 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Apr 1781 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Benjamin Tower
Mother Deborah Garnet (1657–1728)
Siblings Abigail Tower, Ambrose Tower, Benjamin Tower, Christian Tower, Deborah Tower, Hannah Tower, Jael Tower, Nathaniel Tower, Ruth Tower, Sarah Tower, Thomas Tower

Researchers connected through Peter Tower 1697–1781

and 1 more tree owner connected with Peter Tower 1697–1781

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Peter Tower was born in 1697 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of benjamin tower and deborah garnet. Peter Tower passed away in 1781 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Peter Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1781
Death of Peter Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Tower

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1501) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Tower (1697–1781) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 7 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.

Peter Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Tower PTP
1697–1781
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Deborah Garnet PTP
1657–1728
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Tower's Descendants

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Peter Tower PTP 1697–1781