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Stephen Swain 1666–1713

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Swain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1666 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Jan 1713 · Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Father John Swain (1638–1708)
Mother Mary Weare
Siblings Benjamin Swain, Elizabeth Swain, Hannah Swain, John Swain, Joseph Swain, Mary Swain, Patience Swain, Sarah Swain, William Cherry

Researchers connected through Stephen Swain 1666–1713

and 5 more tree owners connected with Stephen Swain 1666–1713

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Swain began in 1666 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Stephen Swain passed away in 1713 in Chowan, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Stephen Swain in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1713
Death of Stephen Swain in Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Swain

This ancestor line traces from Eastrington, Yorkshire, , England (1564) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Swain (1666–1713) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chowan, North Carolina, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 4 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.

Stephen Swain's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Swain PTP
1666–1713
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Swain PTP
1638–1708
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Richard Swain PTP
1595–1678
Rowland, Derbyshire, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Stephen Swain's Descendants

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Stephen Swain PTP 1666–1713