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Elizabeth Brainerd 1678–1740

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Brainerd 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 May 1678 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 20 Apr 1740 · Haddam Connecticut
Father Daniel Brainerd
Mother Hannah Gerard Spencer
Siblings Capt Joshua Brainerd Brainard, Captain Deacon Reverend James Brainerd Brainard, Deacon Daniel Brainerd Brainard Ii, Elijah Brainerd, George Sexton, Hannah Brainerd, Hezekiah Brainard, Lieut William Brainerd, Lt William Brainerd Brainard, Sgt Caleb Brainerd Brainard
Records
Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1678, Elizabeth Brainerd entered the world in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, born to daniel brainerd and hannah gerard spencer. Elizabeth Brainerd passed away in 1740 in Haddam Connecticut.

Sources

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Elizabeth Brainerd in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Elizabeth Brainerd in Haddam Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Brainerd

This ancestor line traces from Prob.Nr.Braintree, Esx, England (1641) to Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1678) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Brainerd (1678–1740) was born in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Haddam 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 Elizabeth 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.

Related Records

Daniel Brainerd
Father
Hannah Gerard Spencer
Mother

Elizabeth Brainerd's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Brainerd PTP
1678–1740
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Elizabeth Brainerd's Descendants

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Elizabeth Brainerd PTP 1678–1740