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Elisha Staunton 1752–1813

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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Staunton 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1752 · Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony
Died 13 Feb 1813 · Norwich Township, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Father Daniel Stanton (1708–1775)
Mother Dinah Galusha Starkweather
Siblings Amasa Stanton, Amy Stanton, Daniel Stanton Jr, David Stanton, Elias Stanton, Elijah Stanton, Huldah Stanton, John Warren Stanton, Lois Stanton, Lucy Stanton, Lydia Stanton, Mary Stanton, Sarah Stanton
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elisha Staunton was born in 1752 in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, the child of daniel stanton and dinah galusha starkweather. Elisha Staunton passed away in 1813 in Norwich Township, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Elisha Staunton in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony
Birth
1813
Death of Elisha Staunton in Norwich Township, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Staunton

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony (1752) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elisha Staunton (1752–1813) was born in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony and died in Norwich Township, Hampshire, 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 Elisha 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 9 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

Daniel Stanton
1708–1775 · Father
Dinah Galusha Starkweather
Mother

Elisha Staunton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisha Staunton PTP
1752–1813
Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony
Parents
Daniel Stanton PTP
1708–1775
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Stanton PTP
1750–1818
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elisha Staunton's Descendants

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Elisha Staunton PTP 1752–1813