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ROBERT MASON 1590–1667

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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.

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have ROBERT MASON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 02 Aug 1590 · Hingham, Norfolk, England
Died 05 Oct 1667 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Spouse Mary Wise
Children Robert Mason, Thomas Mason

Researchers connected through ROBERT MASON 1590–1667

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of ROBERT MASON began in 1590 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. In 1725, ROBERT MASON resided in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. ROBERT MASON married mary wise, and had children including robert mason, thomas mason. ROBERT MASON passed away in 1667 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record A history of the town of Northfield, Massachusetts : for 150 years : with an account of the prior occupation of the territory b

Life Timeline

1590
Birth of ROBERT MASON in Hingham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1667
Death of ROBERT MASON in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death
1725
ROBERT MASON resided here in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from ROBERT MASON

This ancestor line traces from Yaxley, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Hingham, Norfolk, England (1590) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

ROBERT MASON (1590–1667) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 4 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 MASON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
ROBERT MASON PTP
1590–1667
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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ROBERT MASON's Descendants

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ROBERT MASON PTP 1590–1667