Who was Rebecca Boylston?

Rebecca Boylston (1685–1762) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Norfolk, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Rebecca Boylston 1685–1762

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Boylston 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1685 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 7 Sep 1762 · Norfolk, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Dr Thomas Boylston

Mother Mary Gardner

Siblings Abigail Boylston, Ann Boylston, Dr Zabdiel Peter Boylston, Dudley Boylston, Edward Boylston, Joanna Boylston, Lucy Boylston, Mary Boylston, Mary Boylston, Richard Boylston, Sarah Boylston, Sarah Brooks, Susanna Boylston, Thomas Boylston, William Boylston, Zabdiel Boylston

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Thomas Boylston

Mary Gardner

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rebecca Boylston began in 1685 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Rebecca Boylston passed away in 1762 in Norfolk, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1685

Birth of Rebecca Boylston in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1762

Death of Rebecca Boylston in Norfolk, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Boylston

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Dorset, England (1592) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1685) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Boylston (1685–1762) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Norfolk, Worcester, 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 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 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.
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