Who was Robert Mason?

Robert Mason (1590–1667) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Mason 1590–1667

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

Born 02 Aug 1590 · Hingham, Norfolk, England

Died 15 Oct 1667 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Mary Wise

Children John Mason

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Robert Mason was born in 1590 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. Robert Mason married mary wise, and had children including john mason. Robert Mason passed away in 1667 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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: Robert Mason (1590–1667) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Mason PTP

1590–1667

Hingham, Norfolk, England