Who was Jonathan Gillett?

Jonathan Gillett (1609–1677) was born in Chaffcombe,,Somerset,England and died in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Gillett 1609–1677

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Aug 1609 · Chaffcombe,,Somerset,England

Died 23 Aug 1677 · Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

Father William Gillett

Mother Mrs William Gylette

Spouse Mary Dolbere (1607–1686)

Children Abigail GILLETT, Anna Gillett, Cornelius Gillett, Jeremiah Gillett, John Gillett, Jonathan Gillett, Joseph Gillett, Josiah Gillett, Mary Gillet, Mary Gillett, Samuel GILLETT

Siblings Nathan Gillett

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census … English Origins of American Colonists The Winthrop Fleet of 1630

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Biography

The story of Jonathan Gillett began in 1609 in Chaffcombe,Somerset,England. Jonathan Gillett married mary dolbere, and had children including abigail gillett, anna gillett, cornelius gillett, jeremiah gillett, john gillett, jonathan gillett, joseph gillett, josiah gillett, mary gillet, mary gillett, samuel gillett. Jonathan Gillett passed away in 1677 in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA.

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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 Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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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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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records
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Census Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Record English Origins of American Colonists
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Record The Winthrop Fleet of 1630

Life Timeline

1609

Birth of Jonathan Gillett in Chaffcombe,Somerset,England

Birth

1677

Death of Jonathan Gillett in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Gillett

This ancestor line traces from Donytt, Chaffcombe, Somerset, England (1578) to Chaffcombe, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1609) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Gillett (1609–1677) was born in Chaffcombe,,Somerset,England and died in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA. 14 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, 14 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 2 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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Jonathan Gillett PTP

1609–1677

Chaffcombe,,Somerset,England