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Henry MATTESON 1646–1690

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Oct 1646 · E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
Died 27 Oct 1690 · East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Father Francis Matteson
Mother Gunnilld Oldsdatter
Spouse Hannah Parsons
Children Henry Matteson Jr Capt
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Rhode Island, Find a Grave …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1646, Henry MATTESON entered the world in E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA, born to francis matteson and gunnilld oldsdatter. Henry MATTESON married hannah parsons, and had children including henry matteson jr capt. Henry MATTESON passed away in 1690 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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    Burial Records Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Henry MATTESON in E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
Birth
1670
Henry MATTESON was married in East Greenwich, Kent, RI
Marriage
1690
Death of Henry MATTESON in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry MATTESON

This ancestor line traces from Denmark (1612) to E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA (1646) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry MATTESON (1646–1690) was born in E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA and died in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, 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.
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Related Records

Francis Matteson
Father
Gunnilld Oldsdatter
Mother

Henry MATTESON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Henry MATTESON PTP
1646–1690
E Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry MATTESON's Descendants

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Henry MATTESON PTP 1646–1690