Who was Philip Proctor?

Philip Proctor (1726–1759) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Proctor 1726–1759

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jan 1726 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Feb 1759 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Proctor

Mother Hannah Barron

Siblings Abigail Proctor, Leonard Proctor Capt, Lucy Proctor, Olive Proctor, Thankful Proctor

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Proctor

Hannah Barron

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Children

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Biography

Philip Proctor was born in 1726 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas proctor and hannah barron. Philip Proctor passed away in 1759 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Philip Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1759

Death of Philip Proctor in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Proctor

This ancestor line traces from Panmure Castle, Forfar, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1420) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 12 generations.

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: Philip Proctor (1726–1759) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Philip 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Philip Proctor PTP

1726–1759

Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA