Who was Calvin Greenleaf?

Calvin Greenleaf (1740–1812) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Calvin Greenleaf 1740–1812

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1740 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Aug 1812 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Daniel Greenleaf

Mother Silence Marsh Nichols

Spouse Rebekah Whitcomb

Children Asa Greenleaf, Betsey Greenleaf, Calvin Greenleaf, Daniel Greenleaf, David Mcelwain, Dorothy Greenleaf, Elias Greenleaf, James Mcelwain, John Greenleaf, Moses Greenleaf, Rebecca Greenleaf, Sarah Greenleaf

Siblings Daniel Greenleaf, David Coffin Greenleaf, David Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Israel Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Mary Greenleaf, Stephen Greenleaf, William Billy Greenleaf

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S1126714173

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Greenleaf

Silence Marsh Nichols

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Children

Biography

In 1740, Calvin Greenleaf entered the world in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to daniel greenleaf and silence marsh nichols. Calvin Greenleaf married rebekah whitcomb, and had children including asa greenleaf, betsey greenleaf, calvin greenleaf, daniel greenleaf, david mcelwain, dorothy greenleaf, elias greenleaf, james mcelwain, john greenleaf, moses greenleaf, rebecca greenleaf, sarah greenleaf. Calvin Greenleaf passed away in 1812 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1740

Birth of Calvin Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1812

Death of Calvin Greenleaf in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Calvin Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, Middlesex, Provence of Massachusetts Bay (1702) to Bolton, Worcester, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Great Britain (1740) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Calvin Greenleaf (1740–1812) was born in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Calvin 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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