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RACHEL DEERING 1659–1717

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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A Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have RACHEL DEERING in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Aug 1659 · Braintree, Massachusetts
Died 16 Oct 1717 · Braintree, Massachusetts
Father Samuel I Deering
Mother Mary Newcomb
Spouse EBENEZER SPEAR (1654–1719)
Children Abigail Spear, Benjamin Spear, Deering Spear, EBENEZER SPEAR, Joseph Spear, Mary Spear, Nathaniel Spear, Samuel Spear
Siblings Elizabeth Deering, Samuel Deering, Sarah Deering

Researchers connected through RACHEL DEERING 1659–1717

and 6 more tree owners connected with RACHEL DEERING 1659–1717

Biography

The story of RACHEL DEERING began in 1659 in Braintree, Massachusetts. RACHEL DEERING married ebenezer spear, and had children including abigail spear, benjamin spear, deering spear, ebenezer spear, joseph spear, mary spear, nathaniel spear, samuel spear. RACHEL DEERING passed away in 1717 in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of RACHEL DEERING in Braintree, Massachusetts
Birth
1717
Death of RACHEL DEERING in Braintree, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from RACHEL DEERING

This ancestor line traces from England (1575) to Braintree, Massachusetts (1659) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

RACHEL DEERING (1659–1717) was born in Braintree, Massachusetts and died in Braintree, Massachusetts. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have RACHEL 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 4 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.

RACHEL DEERING's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
RACHEL DEERING PTP
1659–1717
Braintree, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

RACHEL DEERING's Descendants

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RACHEL DEERING PTP 1659–1717 m. EBENEZER SPEAR PTP 1654–1719
  1. 1. Benjamin Spear PTP 1698–1775
  2. 2. Deering Spear PTP 1699–1767
  3. 3. Abigail Spear PTP 1695–1727
  4. 4. EBENEZER SPEAR PTP 1654–1719