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Elizabeth Russell 1695–1766

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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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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 Russell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 12 May 1695 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 11 Oct 1766 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Sgt John Russell
Mother Martha Graves (1667–1740)
Siblings Abigail Russell, John Russell, Jonathan Russell, Martha Russell

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Russell 1695–1766

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Russell 1695–1766

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Russell was born in 1695 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of sgt john russell and martha graves. Elizabeth Russell passed away in 1766 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Elizabeth Russell in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1766
Death of Elizabeth Russell in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Russell

This ancestor line traces from Stepney, London, England (1536) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America (1695) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Russell (1695–1766) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 6 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 Russell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Russell PTP
1695–1766
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Graves PTP
1667–1740
Wethersfield, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Russell's Descendants

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Elizabeth Russell PTP 1695–1766