Who was Esther Newell?

Esther Newell (1652–1739) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Esther \ Hester Newell 1652–1739

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Esther Newell 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 2 Dec 1652 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 29 Jan 1739 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Thomas Newell (1611–1689)

Mother Rebecca Olmstead

Spouse Deacon Captain John Iii Scott Stanley Of Hartford Stanley Deacon Captain Of Waterbury Train Band Husband Of Esther Newell Rep To Gen Ct Justice Of Peace Angsaxam Iii

Children Timothy Stanley

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Newell

1611–1689

Rebecca Olmstead

Spouse(s)

Deacon Captain John Iii Scott Stanley Of Hartford Stanley Deacon Captain Of Waterbury Train Band Husband Of Esther Newell Rep To Gen Ct Justice Of Peace Angsaxam Iii

Deacon III

Children

Timothy Stanley

Biography

Esther, Hester Newell was born in 1652 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of thomas newell and rebecca olmstead. Esther, Hester Newell married deacon captain john iii scott stanley of hartford stanley deacon captain of waterbury train band husband of esther newell rep to gen ct justice of peace angsaxam iii, and had children including timothy stanley. Esther, Hester Newell passed away in 1739 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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

Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Esther, Hester Newell in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1739

Death of Esther, Hester Newell in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Newell

This ancestor line traces from Coddington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1509) to Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1652) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Esther Newell (1652–1739) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Esther 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.
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