Who was Prudence FORD?

Prudence FORD (1663–1695) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Prudence FORD 1663–1695

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1663 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 26 Nov 1695 · Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Andrew Ford

Mother Eleanor Ellen Lovell

Siblings Andrew Ford, Ebenezer Ford, Elizabeth Ford, Israel Ford, Jacob Ford, James Ford, Joanna Ford, John Ford, Joseph Ford, Mary Ford, Nathanial Ford, Samuel Ford, Sarah Ford, Silence Ford

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … 3903113.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Ford

Eleanor Ellen Lovell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Prudence FORD was born in 1663 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of andrew ford and eleanor ellen lovell. Prudence FORD passed away in 1695 in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1663

Birth of Prudence FORD in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1695

Death of Prudence FORD in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence FORD

This ancestor line traces from England (1595) to Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay (1663) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Prudence FORD (1663–1695) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Prudence 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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