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Reuben * John Packard 1737–1820

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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.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben Packard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Nov 1737 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Dec 1820 · Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA
Father James Packard
Mother Jemima Keith
Spouse Anna Perkins
Children Anne Packard, Charlotte Packard, Cynthia Packard, Ichabod Packard, Jemima Packard, Nehemiah Packard, Reuben Packard, Susannah Packard
Siblings Content Packard, James Packard, Jemima Packard, Kezia Packard, Rebecca Packard, Reuben Packard, Susanna Packard

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Biography

In 1737, Reuben John Packard entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to james packard and jemima keith. In 1775, Reuben John Packard was employed in North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Reuben John Packard married anna perkins, and had children including anne packard, charlotte packard, cynthia packard, ichabod packard, jemima packard, nehemiah packard, reuben packard, susannah packard. Reuben John Packard passed away in 1820 in Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

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    Record Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine

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    Record Maine Death Records, 1617-1922

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    Record Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1778-2011

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Reuben John Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1775
Reuben John Packard was employed in North Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Occupation
1820
Death of Reuben John Packard in Hebron, Oxford, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Packard

This ancestor line traces from Earl Stonham,,Suffolk,England (1537) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reuben Packard (1737–1820) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hebron, Oxford, Maine, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben 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 6 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.

Reuben Packard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Reuben * John Packard PTP
1737–1820
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Grandparents
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Reuben Packard's Descendants

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Reuben * John Packard PTP 1737–1820