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Jonathan Pettit 1693–1772

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Pettit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 31 Oct 1693 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 Aug 1772 · Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father John Pettit Iii
Mother Mary Bates (1673–1743)
Siblings Ebenezer Pettit, John Iv Pettit, Samuel Pettit, Sarah Pettit

Researchers connected through Jonathan Pettit 1693–1772

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Pettit 1693–1772

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Pettit began in 1693 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Jonathan Pettit passed away in 1772 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Jonathan Pettit in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1772
Death of Jonathan Pettit in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Pettit

This ancestor line traces from Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1644) to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1693) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Pettit (1693–1772) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 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 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.
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.

Jonathan Pettit's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Pettit PTP
1693–1772
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Bates PTP
1673–1743
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Pettit's Descendants

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JP
Jonathan Pettit PTP 1693–1772