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Dorothy Stanton 1760–1829

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 3 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1760 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Died 25 Dec 1829 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Father Lt Joseph Stanton
Mother Anna Wheeler (1715–1799)
Spouse Noyes Palmer
Siblings Anna Stanton, Eunice Stanton, Hannah Stanton, Isaac Wheeler Stanton, Joseph Stanton, Margaret Stanton, Martha Stanton, Mary Stanton, Nathan Stanton, William Stanton

Researchers connected through Dorothy Stanton 1760–1829

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Noyes Palmer
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Dorothy Stanton was born in 1760 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, the child of lt joseph stanton and anna wheeler. Dorothy Stanton married noyes palmer. Dorothy Stanton passed away in 1829 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Dorothy Stanton in Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Birth
1829
Death of Dorothy Stanton in Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States (1760) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Stanton (1760–1829) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 10 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.

Dorothy Stanton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Stanton PTP
1760–1829
Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Anna Wheeler PTP
1715–1799
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Stanton PTP
1641–1713
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, American Colonies
Unknown

Dorothy Stanton's Descendants

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Dorothy Stanton PTP 1760–1829