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Elnathan Tew 1644–1718

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elnathan Tew in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1644 · Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 11 Jan 1718 · Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Father Richard Tew
Mother Mary Clarke
Spouse Thomas Harris Ii
Children Nicholas Harris, Richard Harris, Thomas Harris Iii
Siblings Henry Tew, Mary Tew, Seaborn Tew, Thomas Tew

Researchers connected through Elnathan Tew 1644–1718

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Biography

Elnathan Tew was born in 1644 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of richard tew and mary clarke. Elnathan Tew married thomas harris ii, and had children including nicholas harris, richard harris, thomas harris iii. Elnathan Tew passed away in 1718 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  7. 7
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  8. 8
    Burial Records Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Elnathan Tew in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1718
Death of Elnathan Tew in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elnathan Tew

This ancestor line traces from Maidford, Northamptonshire, England (1581) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1644) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elnathan Tew (1644–1718) was born in Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elnathan Tew's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elnathan Tew PTP
1644–1718
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elnathan Tew's Descendants

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Elnathan Tew PTP 1644–1718