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Phebe Perkins 1690–1765

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe Perkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 AUG 1690 · Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Died 30 SEP 1765 · Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Father
Mother (1662–1714)
Spouse (1690–1750)
Children , , , , John Wildes, , , ,
Siblings , , , , , , ,
Records
George Thomas Little, A. M., … George Thomas Little, A. M., … Massachusetts & Maine Families, Vol. … Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of … Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of …

Researchers connected through Phebe Perkins 1690–1765

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
John Wildes

Biography

The story of Phebe Perkins began in 1690 in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex). Phebe Perkins married john wildes, and had children including amos wildes, elisha wildes, ephraim wildes, ezra wildes, john wildes, katherine wildes, mary wildes, sarah wildes, zebulon wildes. Phebe Perkins passed away in 1765 in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family Histo

  2. 2
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)

  3. 3
    Record Massachusetts & Maine Families, Vol. 1, Perkins, Tospfield

  4. 4
    Record Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of Wild, Wilds, Wildes of Topsfield, Mas

  5. 5
    Record Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of Wild, Wilds, Wildes of Topsfield, Massachusetts (Dudley Wildes - 1759 -1820)"</i> (The Anthoensen Press - Portland Maine - 1959)

Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Phebe Perkins in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Birth
1765
Death of Phebe Perkins in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phebe Perkins

This ancestor line traces from of Bovingdon, Hertsfordshire, England (1459) to Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex) (1690) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Phebe Perkins (1690–1765) was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex). 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe 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 8 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

Phebe Perkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Phebe Perkins PTP
1690–1765
Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1662–1714
Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Jacob Towne PTP
1632–1704
Great Yarmouth, England
Unknown

Phebe Perkins's Descendants

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Phebe Perkins PTP 1690–1765
  1. 1. John Wildes PTP 1715–1760
  2. 2. PTP 1720–1787
  3. 3. PTP 1722–1722
  4. 4. PTP 1725–1736