Who was Rebecca Cleaves?

Rebecca Cleaves (1728–1814) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Rebecca Cleaves 1728–1814

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Cleaves in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Feb 1728 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Sep 1814 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Cleaves

Mother Rebecca Conant

Siblings Andrew Cleaves, Benjamin Cleaves, Bethiah Cleaves Ober, Deborah Cleaves Lovett Dodge, Joseph Cleaves, Joshua Cleaves Capt, Lydia Cleaves Ober

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Cleaves

Rebecca Conant

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rebecca Cleaves began in 1728 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Rebecca Cleaves passed away in 1814 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1728

Birth of Rebecca Cleaves in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1814

Death of Rebecca Cleaves in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Cleaves

This ancestor line traces from Buckenham Castle, Buckenham, Norfolk, England (1431) to Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1728) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Cleaves (1728–1814) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 11 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.