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Susannah Bowditch 1733–1794

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 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 Susannah Bowditch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 May 1733 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 Jan 1794 · Mendon, Massachusetts
Father William Bowditch (1683–1748)
Mother Mary Bass
Spouse John Torrey (1734–1808)
Children Bethiah Torrey, William Torrey

Researchers connected through Susannah Bowditch 1733–1794

and 1 more tree owner connected with Susannah Bowditch 1733–1794

Biography

Susannah Bowditch was born in 1733 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william bowditch and mary bass. Susannah Bowditch married john torrey, and had children including bethiah torrey, william torrey. Susannah Bowditch passed away in 1794 in Mendon, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1733
Birth of Susannah Bowditch in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1794
Death of Susannah Bowditch in Mendon, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susannah Bowditch

This ancestor line traces from Calverley, Yorkshire, England (1475) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1733) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Susannah Bowditch (1733–1794) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mendon, Massachusetts. 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 Susannah 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 8 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.

Susannah Bowditch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Susannah Bowditch PTP
1733–1794
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Bowditch PTP
1683–1748
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Susannah Bowditch's Descendants

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Susannah Bowditch PTP 1733–1794 m. John Torrey PTP 1734–1808