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Elizabeth Olmstead 1642–1681

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Olmstead in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Nov 1642 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 12 Oct 1681 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father Capt Nicholas Olmstead
Mother Sarah Loomis
Siblings Decon Joseph Olmstead, James Olmstead, John Olmstead, Mabel Olmstead, Mary Olmstead, Rebecca Olmstead, Samuel Olmsted, Sarah Olmstead, Thomas Olmstead

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Olmstead 1642–1681

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Olmstead began in 1642 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth Olmstead passed away in 1681 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Elizabeth Olmstead in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1681
Death of Elizabeth Olmstead in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Olmstead

This ancestor line traces from , Essex, , England (1560) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1642) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Olmstead (1642–1681) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 6 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, 6 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 4 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.

Elizabeth Olmstead's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Olmstead PTP
1642–1681
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Olmstead's Descendants

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Elizabeth Olmstead PTP 1642–1681