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Timothy Emerson 1746–1788

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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 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: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 MAY 1746 · Reading, MA
Died 19 MAY 1788 · Ashby, MA
Father Brown Dea Emerson
Mother Sarah Townsend
Spouse Frances Prescott
Children Abigail Emerson, Caleb Emerson, Mary Emerson, Rebecca Emerson, Sarah Emerson, Timothy Emerson
Siblings Brown Rev Emerson, Daniel Emerson, Jacob Deacon Emerson, John Emerson, Lucy Emerson, Peter Emerson, Sarah Emerson
Records
"The Bulkeley Genealogy, Rev. Peter …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Timothy Emerson was born in 1746 in Reading, MA, the child of brown dea emerson and sarah townsend. Timothy Emerson married frances prescott, mary felch, rachel walker, and had children including abigail emerson, caleb emerson, mary emerson, rebecca emerson, sarah emerson, timothy emerson. Timothy Emerson passed away in 1788 in Ashby, MA.

Sources

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    Record "The Bulkeley Genealogy, Rev. Peter Bulkeley" Compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M.A., New Haven, Connecticut, 1933

Life Timeline

1746
Birth of Timothy Emerson in Reading, MA
Birth
1788
Death of Timothy Emerson in Ashby, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Reading, MA (1746) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Timothy Emerson (1746–1788) was born in Reading, MA and died in Ashby, MA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Brown Dea Emerson
Father
Sarah Townsend
Mother

Timothy Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Timothy Emerson PTP
1746–1788
Reading, MA
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Timothy Emerson's Descendants

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Timothy Emerson PTP 1746–1788