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Elihu Dwight 1730–1810

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elihu Dwight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Mar 1730 · Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 19 Dec 1810 · Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Father Samuel Dwight (1696–1763)
Mother Mary Lyman (1696–1776)
Siblings Elizabeth Dwight, Mary Dwight, Seth Dwight, Sibyl Dwight

Researchers connected through Elihu Dwight 1730–1810

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elihu Dwight 1730–1810

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elihu Dwight began in 1730 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. Elihu Dwight passed away in 1810 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Elihu Dwight in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1810
Death of Elihu Dwight in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elihu Dwight

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts (1696) to Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut (1730) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elihu Dwight (1730–1810) was born in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elihu 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 2 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.

Elihu Dwight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elihu Dwight PTP
1730–1810
Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Samuel Dwight PTP
1696–1763
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Mary Lyman PTP
1696–1776
Northampton, Hampshire, Mass
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elihu Dwight's Descendants

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Elihu Dwight PTP 1730–1810