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Augustus Cleveland 1778–1826

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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: A
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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 Augustus Cleveland 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1778 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 2 Sep 1826 · Elizabethtown, Essex, New York
Father Moses Cleveland
Mother Azuba Kendall
Spouse Sarah Sally Cushman
Children Angeline Cleveland, Calvin Cleveland, Daniel Cleveland, Emily Cleveland, Johanna Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Laura Cleveland, Luther Cleveland, Moses F Cleveland, Olive Cleveland
Siblings Aaron Cleveland, Asa Cleveland, Calvin Cleveland, Luther Cleveland, Olive Cleveland

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Biography

The story of Augustus Cleveland began in 1778 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. In 1800, Augustus Cleveland resided in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont. In 1800, Augustus Cleveland resided in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont. Augustus Cleveland married sarah sally cushman, and had children including angeline cleveland, calvin cleveland, daniel cleveland, emily cleveland, johanna cleveland, josiah cleveland, laura cleveland, luther cleveland, moses f cleveland, olive cleveland. Augustus Cleveland passed away in 1826 in Elizabethtown, Essex, New York.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  3. 3
    Military New York Pensioners, 1835

  4. 4
    Record Pawlet for one hundred years

  5. 5
    Record The genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland families

  6. 6
    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Augustus Cleveland in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1800
Augustus Cleveland resided here in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont
Residence
1800
Augustus Cleveland resided here in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont
Residence
1826
Death of Augustus Cleveland in Elizabethtown, Essex, New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Augustus Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1778) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Augustus Cleveland (1778–1826) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Elizabethtown, Essex, New York. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Augustus 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.

Augustus Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Augustus Cleveland PTP
1778–1826
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Augustus Cleveland's Descendants

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Augustus Cleveland PTP 1778–1826
  1. 1. Josiah Cleveland PTP 1690–1750 m. Abigail Paine PTP 1686–1762
    1. 1. Keziah Cleveland PTP 1711–1758
    2. 2. Abigail Cleveland PTP 1715–1782
    3. 3. Lois Cleveland PTP 1718–1736
    4. 4. Mary Cleveland PTP 1720–1765
    5. 5. John Cleveland PTP 1696–1718
    6. 6. Lydia Cleveland PTP 1724–1745
    7. 7. Ebenezer Cleveland PTP 1725–1805
    8. 8. Aaron Cleveland PTP 1727–1785