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Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum 1679–1738

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Ketchum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1679 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 19 Sep 1738 · Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Children Ebenezer Edward Ketchum

Researchers connected through Capt Ketchum 1679–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Capt Ketchum 1679–1738

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum was born in 1679 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum had children including ebenezer edward ketchum. Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum passed away in 1738 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1738
Death of Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Ketchum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Ketchum (1679–1738) was born in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt 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 1 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.

Related Records

Capt Ketchum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum PTP
1679–1738
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Capt Ketchum's Descendants

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Capt Nathaniel Richards Ketchum PTP 1679–1738