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Seth Sweetser 1606–1662

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Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Seth Sweetser 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 May 1606 · Tring, Hertfordshire, , England
Died 21 May 1662 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father James Sweetser
Mother Joan Stowell
Spouse Bethia Cooke
Children Anna Sweetser, Benjamin Cooke Sweetser, Elizabeth Sweetser, Hannah Sweetser, Mary Sweetser, Sarah Sweetser
Siblings Benjamin Sweetser, Elizabeth Sweetser, James Sweetser, John Sweetser
Records

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Biography

In 1606, Seth Sweetser entered the world in Tring, Hertfordshire, England, born to james sweetser and joan stowell. Seth Sweetser married bethia cooke, elizabeth oakes, and had children including anna sweetser, benjamin cooke sweetser, elizabeth sweetser, hannah sweetser, mary sweetser, sarah sweetser. Seth Sweetser passed away in 1662 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of Seth Sweetser in Tring, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1662
Death of Seth Sweetser in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Seth Sweetser

This ancestor line traces from Tring, Hertfordshire, England (1536) to Tring, Hertfordshire, , England (1606) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seth Sweetser (1606–1662) was born in Tring, Hertfordshire, , England and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, 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.
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Seth Sweetser's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Seth Sweetser PTP
1606–1662
Tring, Hertfordshire, , England
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Seth Sweetser's Descendants

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Seth Sweetser PTP 1606–1662