Who was Priscilla Sparrow?

Priscilla Sparrow (1722–1775) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Priscilla Sparrow 1722–1775

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Jul 1722 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Feb 1775 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Richard Sparrow

Mother Mercy Cobb

Siblings Elizabeth Sparrow, Hannah Sparrow, Mary Sparrow, Mercy Cobb Sparrow, Rebecca Sparrow, Richard Sparrow Iii, Sarah Sparrow

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Sparrow

Mercy Cobb

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Priscilla Sparrow was born in 1722 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard sparrow and mercy cobb. Priscilla Sparrow passed away in 1775 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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1722

Birth of Priscilla Sparrow in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1775

Death of Priscilla Sparrow in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Sparrow

This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1669) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1722) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Priscilla Sparrow (1722–1775) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, 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 Priscilla 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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