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Silas Alden 1739–1764

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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
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 Silas Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 10 Oct 1739 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Mar 1764 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father David Alden (1727–1809)
Mother Judith Paddleford
Siblings Abigail Alden, David Alden, Hannah Alden, Huldah Alden, Job Alden, Peter Alden, Phebe Alden, Rufus Alden, Solomon Alden
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Researchers connected through Silas Alden 1739–1764

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Silas Alden began in 1739 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Silas Alden passed away in 1764 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Silas Alden in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1764
Death of Silas Alden in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Alden

This ancestor line traces from England (1598) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1739) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silas Alden (1739–1764) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, 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 Silas 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 5 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

David Alden
1727–1809 · Father
Judith Paddleford
Mother

Silas Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Silas Alden PTP
1739–1764
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
David Alden PTP
1727–1809
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Martha Shaw PTP
1700–1760
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown

Silas Alden's Descendants

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Silas Alden PTP 1739–1764