Rachel Ordway 1687–1764
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel Ordway in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Rachel Ordway 1687–1764
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Rachel Ordway began in 1687 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Rachel Ordway married thomas johnson, and had children including nathaniel nathan johnson. Rachel Ordway passed away in 1764 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Millennium File
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3Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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4Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Ordway
This ancestor line traces from Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England (1566) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1687) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rachel Ordway (1687–1764) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 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 5 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 Ordway's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record