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Abner William Ormsby 1769–1853

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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: 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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abner Ormsby 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 2 independent trees

Born 4 May 1769 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 23 Jul 1853 · East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Spouse Cynthia
Children Abner Ormsby, Apama Ormsby, Esther Armena Ormsby, Levi De Alton Ormsby, William Ormsby

Researchers connected through Abner Ormsby 1769–1853

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Biography

The story of Abner William Ormsby began in 1769 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States. Abner William Ormsby married cynthia, and had children including abner ormsby, apama ormsby, esther armena ormsby, levi de alton ormsby, william ormsby. Abner William Ormsby passed away in 1853 in East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Abner William Ormsby in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1853
Death of Abner William Ormsby in East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abner Ormsby

This ancestor line traces from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England (1598) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States (1769) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abner Ormsby (1769–1853) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in East Smithfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 Abner 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.

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Abner Ormsby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abner William Ormsby PTP
1769–1853
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abner Ormsby's Descendants

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Abner William Ormsby PTP 1769–1853