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Seth Packard 1703–1788

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 Seth Packard 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Nov 1703 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Feb 1788 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Israel 1 Packard
Mother Hannah 1 Crossman
Siblings Cordelia Packard, Eliphalet Packard, Hannah Packard, Israel Packard, Mehitable Packard, Robert Packard, Sarah Packard, Zerviah Packard

Researchers connected through Seth Packard 1703–1788

and 1 more tree owner connected with Seth Packard 1703–1788

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Seth Packard began in 1703 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Seth Packard passed away in 1788 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1703
Birth of Seth Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Seth Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Seth Packard

This ancestor line traces from Hilton Manor, Wearmouth, Durham, ENGLAND (1100) to Bridgewater, MA, USA (1703) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Seth Packard (1703–1788) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, 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 Seth 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.

Seth Packard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Seth Packard PTP
1703–1788
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Seth Packard's Descendants

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Seth Packard PTP 1703–1788