Who was Elizabeth Olmsted?

Elizabeth Olmsted (1642–1681) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Olmsted 1642–1681

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1642 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 12 Oct 1681 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Nicholas Olmsted

Mother Sarah Loomis

Spouse Samuel Butler

Children Dorothy Butler, Elizabeth Butler, George Butler, James Butler, Jonathan Butler, Mary Butler, Samuel Butler, Sarah Butler, Thomas Butler

Siblings Samuel Olmsted, Thomas Olmsted

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The story of Elizabeth Olmsted began in 1642 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth Olmsted married samuel butler, and had children including dorothy butler, elizabeth butler, george butler, james butler, jonathan butler, mary butler, samuel butler, sarah butler, thomas butler. Elizabeth Olmsted passed away in 1681 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Elizabeth Olmsted in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Death of Elizabeth Olmsted in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Olmsted

This ancestor line traces from Thaxted, Essex, , England (1491) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1642) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Olmsted (1642–1681) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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