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Content Stanton 1675–1712

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Content Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 20 Dec 1675 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 17 May 1712 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father John Stanton (1645–1713)
Mother Mary Harndell
Siblings Benjamin Stanton Md, Hannah Stanton, Henry Stanton, John D Stanton, Mary Stanton, Patience Stanton, Robert Stanton

Researchers connected through Content Stanton 1675–1712

and 3 more tree owners connected with Content Stanton 1675–1712

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Content Stanton began in 1675 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Content Stanton passed away in 1712 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Content Stanton in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1712
Death of Content Stanton in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Content Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1675) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Content Stanton (1675–1712) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 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 Content 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 8 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.

Content Stanton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Content Stanton PTP
1675–1712
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Stanton PTP
1645–1713
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Content Stanton's Descendants

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Content Stanton PTP 1675–1712