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Robert Mason 1628–1688

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 Mason in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 15 Jan 1628 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 18 Jan 1688 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Probert Robert
Mother Hannah (9thGGM) (1600–1642)
Siblings Elizabeth Mason, Hannah Mason, Mary Mason, Robert Mason, Sampson Mason, Sara Mason, Thomas Mason

Researchers connected through Robert Mason 1628–1688

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1628, Robert Mason entered the world in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to probert robert and hannah elizabeth uxor wheaton 9thggm. Robert Mason passed away in 1688 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Robert Mason in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1688
Death of Robert Mason in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Mason

This ancestor line traces from Plowland Manor, Thorpe, Yorkshire, England (1501) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1628) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Mason (1628–1688) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dedham, Norfolk, 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 5 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
1628–1688
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Elizabeth Uxor Wheaton (9thGGM) PTP
1600–1642
Bolton, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Katherine Wright PTP
1874–1929
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States

Robert Mason's Descendants

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RM
Robert Mason PTP 1628–1688