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Silas Alden 1736–1826

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Silas Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Oct 1736 · Needham, Mass
Died 22 Feb 1826 · Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Alden
Spouse Margaret Capron
Children Amara Alden, Samuel Alden
Records
1790 United States Federal Census 1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records Family memorial Memorial of the descendants of …
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Immediate Family

Parents
John Alden

Biography

In 1736, Silas Alden entered the world in Needham, Mass, born to john alden. In 1790, Silas Alden resided in Needham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1810, Silas Alden resided in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Silas Alden married margaret capron, and had children including amara alden, samuel alden. Silas Alden passed away in 1826 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records

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    Record Family memorial

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    Record Memorial of the descendants of the Hon. John Alden

Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Silas Alden in Needham, Mass
Birth
1790
Silas Alden resided here in Needham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1810
Silas Alden resided here in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1820
Silas Alden resided here in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1826
Death of Silas Alden in Needham, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Alden

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1531) to Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1736) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Silas Alden (1736–1826) was born in Needham, Mass and died in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

John Alden
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Silas Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Silas Alden PTP
1736–1826
Needham, Mass
Parents
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Silas Alden's Descendants

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Silas Alden PTP 1736–1826