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Francis Bushnell 1609–1681

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Bushnell 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 8 Jan 1609 · Horsham, Sussex, England
Died 4 Dec 1681 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Father (1580–1646)
Mother (1587–1627)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 …

Researchers connected through Francis Bushnell 1609–1681

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Francis Bushnell was born in 1609 in Horsham, Sussex, England, the child of francis bushnell and ferris carter quenell. Francis Bushnell passed away in 1681 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

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

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1609
Birth of Francis Bushnell in Horsham, Sussex, England
Birth
1681
Death of Francis Bushnell in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Thatcham, Berkshire, England (1550) to Horsham, Sussex, England (1609) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Bushnell (1609–1681) was born in Horsham, Sussex, England and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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.
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

Francis Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Bushnell PTP
1609–1681
Horsham, Sussex, England
Parents
PTP
1580–1646
Thatcham, Berkshire, England
PTP
1587–1627
Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Francis Bushnell's Descendants

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Francis Bushnell PTP 1609–1681