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Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell 1650–1709

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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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Salem Wardwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 07 Dec 1650 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Jan 1709 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Hung During Salem Witch Trials Samuel Wardwell
Children Eliakim Wardwell Twin, Elizabeth Wardwell Twin, Rebecca Elizabeth Wardwell, Salem Witch Trials Mercy Wardwell Accused Witch, William Wardwell

Researchers connected through Salem Wardwell 1650–1709

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Biography

In 1650, Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell entered the world in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell married hung during salem witch trials samuel wardwell, and had children including eliakim wardwell twin, elizabeth wardwell twin, rebecca elizabeth wardwell, salem witch trials mercy wardwell accused witch, william wardwell. Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell passed away in 1709 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1709
Death of Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Salem Wardwell

This ancestor line traces from East Coker Somerset, England (1596) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Salem Wardwell (1650–1709) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, 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 Salem 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 3 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.

Salem Wardwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Salem Witch Trials Sarah Hooper, Hawkes, Wardwell PTP
1650–1709
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Salem Wardwell's Descendants