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Stephen Tilden 1629–1711

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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 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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Tilden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 11 Oct 1629 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died 22 Aug 1711 · Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, USA
Father Nathaniel Tylden
Mother Lydia Huckstep (1587–1672)
Siblings Elizabeth Tilden, Frances Tilden, Joseph Tilden, Judith Tilden, Lydia Tilden, Mary Tilden, Sarah Sutton, Sarah Tilden, Stephen Tilden, Thomas Tilden, Winifred Tilden
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … England, Select Births and Christenings Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Colonial Families of the USA The New England Historical & … Kent, England, Tyler Index to … Mayflower Deeds and Probates Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, Marriages Mayflower Source Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Stephen Tilden was born in 1629 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the child of nathaniel tylden and lydia huckstep. Stephen Tilden passed away in 1711 in Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  8. 8
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  9. 9
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  12. 12
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  13. 13
    Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers

  14. 14
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  15. 15
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  16. 16
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  17. 17
    Record Mayflower Source Records

Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Stephen Tilden in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1711
Death of Stephen Tilden in Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1483) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1629) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Tilden (1629–1711) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, USA. 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 6 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

Nathaniel Tylden
Father
Lydia Huckstep
1587–1672 · Mother

Stephen Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Tilden PTP
1629–1711
Tenterden, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Huckstep PTP
1587–1672
Tenterden, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Stephen Huckstep PTP
1555–1633
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown

Stephen Tilden's Descendants

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Stephen Tilden PTP 1629–1711