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John Wardwell 1794–1878

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Wardwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jul 1794 · Amenia, Dutchess, New York
Died 5 Oct 1878 · Salisbury, Connecticut
Spouse Sarah A
Children Mariah A Wardwell
Records
Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … Sharon, Connecticut and Northeast New …
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Sarah A

Biography

John Wardwell was born in 1794 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York. John Wardwell married sarah a, and had children including mariah a wardwell. John Wardwell passed away in 1878 in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

  3. 3
    Record Sharon, Connecticut and Northeast New York, Cemetery Index, 1750-1903

Life Timeline

1794
Birth of John Wardwell in Amenia, Dutchess, New York
Birth
1878
Death of John Wardwell in Salisbury, Connecticut
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wardwell (1794–1878) was born in Amenia, Dutchess, New York and died in Salisbury, Connecticut. 4 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, 4 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

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John Wardwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wardwell PTP
1794–1878
Amenia, Dutchess, New York
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John Wardwell's Descendants

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John Wardwell PTP 1794–1878