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David Ensign 1644–1727

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 David Ensign in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1644 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 Dec 1727 · West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Spouse Sarah Wilcox (1648–1717)
Children David Ensign

Researchers connected through David Ensign 1644–1727

and 3 more tree owners connected with David Ensign 1644–1727

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Sarah Wilcox

Biography

In 1644, David Ensign entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. David Ensign married sarah wilcox, and had children including david ensign. David Ensign passed away in 1727 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of David Ensign in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1727
Death of David Ensign in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Ensign

This ancestor line traces from Rye, Sussex, England (1575) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1644) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Ensign (1644–1727) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 David 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 3 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

David Ensign's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Ensign PTP
1644–1727
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David Ensign's Descendants

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David Ensign PTP 1644–1727 m. Sarah Wilcox PTP 1648–1717