Who was Robert Handy?

Robert Handy (1713–1775) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Handy 1713–1775

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

Born 8 Jul 1713 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 25 Nov 1775 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Richard Handy

Mother Patience Randall

Siblings Abigail Handy, Benjamin Handy, Desire Handy, Ebenezer Handy, Experience Handy, Hannah Handy, Job Handy, John Handy, Mercy Handy, Patience Handy, Richard Handy, Sarah Handy, Thomas Handy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Handy

Patience Randall

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Children

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Biography

The story of Robert Handy began in 1713 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Robert Handy passed away in 1775 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1713

Birth of Robert Handy in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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1775

Death of Robert Handy in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Handy

This ancestor line traces from Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1650) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1713) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Handy (1713–1775) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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