Who was Robert Follett?

Robert Follett (1627–1708) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, 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 Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Robert William Follett 1627–1708

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

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

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Apr 1627 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Nov 1708 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Follett

Mother Dorrothye Sandor

Siblings Edward Follett, Nicolas Follett, William Follett, William Nicholas Follett Captain

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Follett

Dorrothye Sandor

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert William Follett began in 1627 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Robert William Follett passed away in 1708 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1627

Birth of Robert William Follett in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1708

Death of Robert William Follett in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Follett

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, Devon, England (1557) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1627) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Follett (1627–1708) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, 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 Robert 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 3 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.