Who was Jonathan Russell?

Jonathan Russell (1700–1774) was born in Branford, New Haven, CT and died in North Branford, New Haven, CT. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Russell 1700–1774

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Aug 1700 · Branford, New Haven, CT

Died 24 Jul 1774 · North Branford, New Haven, CT

Father Samuel Russell

Mother Abigail Winnifred Whiting

Siblings Abigail Russell, Andrew Rowan, Daniel , Ebenezer , Ithiel , John Russell, Mary , Samuel Dennis Russell, Timothy

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Russell

Abigail Winnifred Whiting

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1700, Jonathan Russell entered the world in Branford, New Haven, CT, born to samuel russell and abigail winnifred whiting. Jonathan Russell passed away in 1774 in North Branford, New Haven, CT.

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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1700

Birth of Jonathan Russell in Branford, New Haven, CT

Birth

1774

Death of Jonathan Russell in North Branford, New Haven, CT

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Russell

This ancestor line traces from Bramford, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1603) to Branford, New Haven, CT (1700) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Russell (1700–1774) was born in Branford, New Haven, CT and died in North Branford, New Haven, CT. 5 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, 5 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 4 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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