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Zerviah Standish 1728–1769

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Zerviah Standish in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1728 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 Jul 1769 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Moses Standish (1701–1769)
Mother Rachel Cobb (1702–1769)
Siblings Abigail Standish, John Standish, Moses Standish, Nathaniel Standish, Rachel Standish, Rebecca Standish, Sarah Standish

Researchers connected through Zerviah Standish 1728–1769

and 2 more tree owners connected with Zerviah Standish 1728–1769

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Zerviah Standish was born in 1728 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of moses standish and rachel cobb. Zerviah Standish passed away in 1769 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Zerviah Standish in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1769
Death of Zerviah Standish in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Zerviah Standish

This ancestor line traces from Coldfield, Warwickshire, England (1477) to Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1728) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Zerviah Standish (1728–1769) was born in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Zerviah 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 9 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.

Zerviah Standish's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Zerviah Standish PTP
1728–1769
Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Moses Standish PTP
1701–1769
Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Cobb PTP
1702–1769
Middleborough, Massachusetts (Plymouth)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Cobb PTP
1677–1754
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

Zerviah Standish's Descendants

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Zerviah Standish PTP 1728–1769