Who was Frank Jewett?

Frank Jewett (1855–1911) was born in Elmira, New York, USA and died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 31 generations of this lineage.

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Frank Austin Jewett 1855–1911

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 NOV 1855 · Elmira, New York, USA

Died 30 JUN 1911 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Father Thomas Murdock Jewett

Mother Sarah Fuller Avery

Siblings Jennie Eliza Jewett

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Murdock Jewett

Sarah Fuller Avery

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Children

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Biography

The story of Frank Austin Jewett began in 1855 in Elmira, New York, USA. Frank Austin Jewett passed away in 1911 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

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Birth of Frank Austin Jewett in Elmira, New York, USA

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1911

Death of Frank Austin Jewett in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Frank Jewett

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Elmira, New York, USA (1855) across 31 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frank Jewett (1855–1911) was born in Elmira, New York, USA and died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank 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 31 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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