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Elnathan Sawtell 1753–1836

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elnathan Sawtell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 19 Sep 1753 · Groton
Died 31 Aug 1836 · Groton
Father Hezekiah Sawtell (1703–1779)
Mother Joanna Wilson
Siblings Elizabeth Sawtel, Elnathan Sawtel, Ephraim Sawtel, Ephraim Sawtelle, Esther Sawtel, Hannah Sawtel, Hezekiah Sawtel, Jonathon Sawtel, Nathaniel Sawtel, Nathaniel Sawtell, Obadiah Sawtel, Rebeckah Sawtel, Richard Sawtell
Records
1830 United States Federal Census Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, … Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, … U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … U.S., War of 1812 Service … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the … U.S., Revolutionary War Burial Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elnathan Sawtell began in 1753 in Groton. Elnathan Sawtell passed away in 1836 in Groton.

Sources

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850

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    Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870

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    Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  12. 12
    Military U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815

  13. 13
    Record North America, Family Histories

  14. 14
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  15. 15
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Record U.S., Revolutionary War Burial Index, 1775-1875

Life Timeline

1753
Birth of Elnathan Sawtell in Groton
Birth
1836
Death of Elnathan Sawtell in Groton
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elnathan Sawtell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elnathan Sawtell (1753–1836) was born in Groton and died in Groton. 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 Elnathan 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 1 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

Hezekiah Sawtell
1703–1779 · Father
Joanna Wilson
Mother

Elnathan Sawtell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elnathan Sawtell PTP
1753–1836
Groton
Parents
Hezekiah Sawtell PTP
1703–1779
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Obadiah Sawtell PTP
1648–1740
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elnathan Sawtell's Descendants

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Elnathan Sawtell PTP 1753–1836