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Rebecca Besse 1657–1746

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Besse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Sep 1657 · Sandwich, Barnstable Co. MA, Colonial America
Died 30 Sep 1746 · Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse William Hunter
Children William Nicholas Hunter

Researchers connected through Rebecca Besse 1657–1746

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1657, Rebecca Besse entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable Co. MA, Colonial America. Rebecca Besse married william hunter, and had children including william nicholas hunter. Rebecca Besse passed away in 1746 in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Rebecca Besse in Sandwich, Barnstable Co. MA, Colonial America
Birth
1671
Rebecca Besse was married in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1679
Rebecca Besse was married in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Marriage
1746
Death of Rebecca Besse in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Besse

This ancestor line traces from North Weston, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1657) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Besse (1657–1746) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable Co. MA, Colonial America and died in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 7 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.

Rebecca Besse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rebecca Besse PTP
1657–1746
Sandwich, Barnstable Co. MA, Colonial America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rebecca Besse's Descendants

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Rebecca Besse PTP 1657–1746