Who was Jonathan Dayton?

Jonathan Dayton (1726–1804) was born in New Haven, Connecticut and died in North Haven, Connecticut. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Dayton 1726–1804

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Jan 1726 · New Haven, Connecticut

Died 31 Jul 1804 · North Haven, Connecticut

Father Isaac Dayton

Mother Elizabeth Todd

Spouse Mary Yale

Siblings Charity Elizabeth Dayton, Sarah Dayton

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Dayton

Elizabeth Todd

Spouse(s)

Mary Yale

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1726, Jonathan Dayton entered the world in New Haven, Connecticut, born to isaac dayton and elizabeth todd. Jonathan Dayton married mary yale. Jonathan Dayton passed away in 1804 in North Haven, Connecticut.

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

Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Jonathan Dayton in New Haven, Connecticut

Birth

1804

Death of Jonathan Dayton in North Haven, Connecticut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Dayton

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1653) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1726) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Dayton (1726–1804) was born in New Haven, Connecticut and died in North Haven, Connecticut. 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 Jonathan 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 3 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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