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Elisaph E. Sanford 1785–1870

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elisaph Sanford 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Elisaph Sanford 1785–1870

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Immediate Family

Parents
Rebecca Barker
1742–1824
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

Elisaph E. Sanford was born in 1785 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of ezekiel sanford jr and rebecca barker. In 1820, Elisaph E. Sanford resided in Dryden, Tompkins, New York, United States. In 1840, Elisaph E. Sanford resided in Livingston, New York, United States. Elisaph E. Sanford married rebecca wheeler, and had children including chloe sanford, dimmis dutcher, imos hurd sanford, john r sanford, lucy sanford, lyman sanford, rachel sanford, soton sanford, thomas jemison sanford. Elisaph E. Sanford passed away in 1870 in Ossian, Livingston, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Census New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Census U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  10. 10
    Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Census New York, State Census

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    Death Records Washington, Select Death Certificates

  15. 15
    Record New York, Military Equipment Claims, War of 1812

Life Timeline

1785
Birth of Elisaph E. Sanford in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1820
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Dryden, Tompkins, New York, United States
Residence
1840
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Livingston, New York, United States
Residence
1850
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Springwater, Livingston, New York
Residence
1855
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Springwater, Livingston, New York, USA
Residence
1860
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Springwater, Livingston, New York, United States
Residence
1870
Elisaph E. Sanford resided here in Ossian, Livingston, New York, USA
Residence
1870
Death of Elisaph E. Sanford in Ossian, Livingston, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisaph Sanford

This ancestor line traces from Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, British Colonial America (1707) to Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States (1785) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elisaph Sanford (1785–1870) was born in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Ossian, Livingston, 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.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elisaph 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.
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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

Rebecca Barker
1742–1824 · Mother

Elisaph Sanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisaph E. Sanford PTP
1785–1870
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Barker PTP
1742–1824
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elisaph Sanford's Descendants

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Elisaph E. Sanford PTP 1785–1870