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Robert Follett 1712–1742

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Follett 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1712 · Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Dec 1742 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Abraham Follett (1671–1724)
Mother Sarah Callum
Siblings Abigail Follett, Abraham Follett, Isaac Follett, Jonathan Follett, Joseph Follett, Martha Follett, Mary Follett, Rebecca Follett, Sarah Follett, Susanna Follett

Researchers connected through Robert Follett 1712–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Follett began in 1712 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Robert Follett passed away in 1742 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Robert Follett in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1742
Death of Robert Follett in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Follett

This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales (1524) to Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1712) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Follett (1712–1742) was born in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 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 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.

Robert Follett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Follett PTP
1712–1742
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Abraham Follett PTP
1671–1724
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Follett's Descendants

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Robert Follett PTP 1712–1742