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Henry Esten 1697–1730

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Esten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1697 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Died 30 Apr 1730 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Henry Esten
Mother Sarah Harding (1651–1731)
Siblings Amey Esten, Cornelius Esten, Elizabeth Esten, Rebecca Esten

Researchers connected through Henry Esten 1697–1730

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Henry Esten entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to henry esten and sarah harding. Henry Esten passed away in 1730 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  4. 4
    Vital Records Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Henry Esten in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1730
Death of Henry Esten in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Esten

This ancestor line traces from Thackthwaite, Cumberland, England (1532) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1697) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Esten (1697–1730) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 5 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.

Henry Esten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Esten PTP
1697–1730
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Harding PTP
1651–1731
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Henry Esten's Descendants

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Henry Esten PTP 1697–1730