Rebecca Besse 1657–1746
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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
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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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
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.
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.
Related Records
Rebecca Besse's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record