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Stephen Tilden 1629–1711

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Tilden 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 2 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1629 · Tenderden, Kent, England
Died 22 Aug 1711 · Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Nathaniel Tilden (1583–1641)
Mother Lydia Tilden Hatherly
Siblings Elizabeth Tilden, Elizabeth Tilden Bassett, Joseph Tilden, Judith Tilden, Lydia Tilden, Mary Tilden, Nathaniel Tilden, Sarah Tilden, Stephen Tilden, Thomas Tilden, Winifred Tilden
Records
Family Data Collection - Births 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 … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Marriages
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Stephen Tilden was born in 1629 in Tenderden, Kent, England, the child of nathaniel tilden and lydia tilden hatherly. Stephen Tilden passed away in 1711 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    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

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

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

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

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Stephen Tilden in Tenderden, Kent, England
Birth
1711
Death of Stephen Tilden in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Tenterden, Kent, England (1521) to Tenderden, Kent, England (1629) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Tilden (1629–1711) was born in Tenderden, Kent, England and died in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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.

Related Records

Nathaniel Tilden
1583–1641 · Father
Lydia Tilden Hatherly
Mother

Stephen Tilden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Tilden PTP
1629–1711
Tenderden, Kent, England
Parents
Nathaniel Tilden PTP
1583–1641
Tenterden, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Stephen Tilden's Descendants

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Stephen Tilden PTP 1629–1711