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Heman Birch 1786–1875

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Heman Birch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1786 · Newtown, , Connecticut
Died 23 Jan 1875 · Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Father Ezra Birch
Mother Jedidah Lacey (1762–1844)
Siblings Alfred Harris Birch, Lemuel Birch, Rufus C Birch
Records
U.S., Sons of the American …
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Researchers connected through Heman Birch 1786–1875

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Heman Birch began in 1786 in Newtown, Connecticut. Heman Birch passed away in 1875 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1786
Birth of Heman Birch in Newtown, Connecticut
Birth
1875
Death of Heman Birch in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Heman Birch

This ancestor line traces from Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1678) to Newtown, , Connecticut (1786) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heman Birch (1786–1875) was born in Newtown, , Connecticut and died in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Heman 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 4 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

Ezra Birch
Father
Jedidah Lacey
1762–1844 · Mother
Birch US Census Records
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Heman Birch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Heman Birch PTP
1786–1875
Newtown, , Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Jedidah Lacey PTP
1762–1844
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Freelove Canfield PTP
1726–1801
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

Heman Birch's Descendants

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Heman Birch PTP 1786–1875