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Roger Eastman 1610–1694

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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 16 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 16 trees
Death year and location consistent across 16 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Roger Eastman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 16 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Apr 1610 · Downton, Wiltshire, England
Died 16 Dec 1694 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Children , , , , , , , , Thomas Eastman, Timothy Eastman
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Researchers connected through Roger Eastman 1610–1694

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
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Thomas Eastman
Timothy Eastman

Biography

The story of Roger Eastman began in 1610 in Downton, Wiltshire, England. Roger Eastman married sarah smith, and had children including benjamin eastman, john eastman, joseph eastman, nathaniel eastman, philip eastman sr, ruth eastman, samuel eastman, sarah eastman, thomas eastman, timothy eastman. Roger Eastman passed away in 1694 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record FamilySearch FamilyTree

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    Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS

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    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Roger Eastman in Downton, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1610
Roger Eastman was baptized in Downton, Wiltshire, England
Baptism
1635
Roger Eastman was married in Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1694
Death of Roger Eastman in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger Eastman

This ancestor line traces from Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France (1000) to Downton, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England (1610) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger Eastman (1610–1694) was born in Downton, Wiltshire, England and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 16 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Roger 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 22 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.

Related Records

Roger Eastman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger Eastman PTP
1610–1694
Downton, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Roger Eastman's Descendants

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Roger Eastman PTP 1610–1694
  1. 1. PTP 1657–1725
  2. 2. Timothy Eastman PTP 1648–1733
  3. 3. Thomas Eastman PTP 1646–1688 m. PTP 1655–1722
  4. 4. PTP 1655–1745
  5. 5. PTP 1640–1720