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David Dewey 1786–1827

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3 researchers on YourRoots have David Dewey 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Dec 1786 · Hartford, Wash, N Y
Died 7 Feb 1827 · Adams, Jefferson Co, New York, USA
Father Eleazer Dewey
Mother Freelove Boorn
Spouse Polly Cole
Children Benjamin Whitman Dewey, David Jesse Jay Dewey, Eleazer Dewey, Hiram Dewey, Joel Dewey, Maria Dewey, Polly Dewey, Rebecca Dewey
Siblings Aaron Dewey, Amos Dewey, Eleazer Dewey, Francis B Dewey, Freelove Dewey, Hannah Dewey, Jesse Dewey, Phebe Dewey, Rachel Dewey, Sarah Dewey, Sylva Dewey

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Biography

David Dewey was born in 1786 in Hartford, Wash, N Y, the child of eleazer dewey and freelove boorn. In 1790, David Dewey resided in Westfield, Washington, New York, USA. David Dewey married polly cole, and had children including benjamin whitman dewey, david jesse jay dewey, eleazer dewey, hiram dewey, joel dewey, maria dewey, polly dewey, rebecca dewey. David Dewey passed away in 1827 in Adams, Jefferson Co, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1786
Birth of David Dewey in Hartford, Wash, N Y
Birth
1790
David Dewey resided here in Westfield, Washington, New York, USA
Residence
1827
Death of David Dewey in Adams, Jefferson Co, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Dewey

This ancestor line traces from Chulmleigh, North Devon District, Devon, England (1520) to Hartford, Wash, N Y (1786) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Dewey (1786–1827) was born in Hartford, Wash, N Y and died in Adams, Jefferson Co, New York, USA. 3 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.
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David Dewey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David Dewey PTP
1786–1827
Hartford, Wash, N Y
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David Dewey's Descendants

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David Dewey PTP 1786–1827