Who was John Olmsted?

John Olmsted (1791–1873) was born in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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John Olmsted 1791–1873

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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Olmsted in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 3 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1791 · East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 25 Jan 1873 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Benjamin Olmsted

Mother Content Pitkin

Spouse Charlotte Law Hull

Children Charlotte Olmsted, Frederick K Law Olmsted, John Hull Olmsted

Siblings Elizabeth Olmsted, Ezekiel Olmsted, Frederick Olmsted, Maria Olmsted, Owen Pitkin Olmsted, Theodosia Olmsted

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Frederick K Law Olmsted

John Hull Olmsted

Biography

The story of John Olmsted began in 1791 in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. John Olmsted married charlotte law hull, mary ann bull, and had children including charlotte olmsted, frederick k law olmsted, john hull olmsted. John Olmsted passed away in 1873 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of John Olmsted in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Death of John Olmsted in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Olmsted

This ancestor line traces from Bold, Lancashire, , England (1129) to East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1791) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Olmsted (1791–1873) was born in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 23 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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