Amy Colwell (1731–1821) was born in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Amy Colwell 1731–1821

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

Born 31 May 1731 · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Died 31 Aug 1821 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father Robert Colwell

Mother Martha Winsor

Siblings Benjamin Colwell, Joseph Colwell, Lillis Elijah Colwell, Lydia Colwell, Marcy Colwell, Martha Colwell, Mary Colwell

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Robert Colwell

Martha Winsor

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Biography

Amy Colwell was born in 1731 in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the child of robert colwell and martha winsor. Amy Colwell passed away in 1821 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of Amy Colwell in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Death of Amy Colwell in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Amy Colwell

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1587) to Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1731) across 6 generations.

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: Amy Colwell (1731–1821) was born in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 Amy 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.
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