Who was Gideon Delano?

Gideon Delano (1736–1813) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gideon Delano 1736–1813

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1736 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 May 1813 · New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Delano 202

Mother Jane Peckham

Spouse Abigail Allen

Siblings Abisha Delano, Deborah Delano, Ephraim Delano, Jabez Delano, Jane Delano, Thomas Delano

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Biography

In 1736, Gideon Delano entered the world in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas delano 202 and jane peckham. Gideon Delano married abigail allen, patience. Gideon Delano passed away in 1813 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1736

Birth of Gideon Delano in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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1813

Death of Gideon Delano in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Delano

This ancestor line traces from Draycott feliott, Wiltshire, England (1436) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1736) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon Delano (1736–1813) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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