Who was Silas Robinson?

Silas Robinson (1721–1801) was born in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dudley,Worcester,MA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Silas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Silas Robinson 1721–1801

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1721 · Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Sep 1801 · Dudley,Worcester,MA

Father George Hyland Robinson Iii

Mother Mary Learned

Siblings Bethiah Robinson, Eliakim Robinson, Eliecom Robinson, Mary Robinson, Paul Robinson, Samuel Robinson, Sarah Robinson

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Hyland Robinson Iii

Mary Learned

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Silas Robinson began in 1721 in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Silas Robinson passed away in 1801 in Dudley,Worcester,MA.

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1721

Birth of Silas Robinson in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1801

Death of Silas Robinson in Dudley,Worcester,MA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Robinson

This ancestor line traces from Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1685) to Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1721) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Silas Robinson (1721–1801) was born in Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dudley,Worcester,MA. 3 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, 3 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 2 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.
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