Josiah Gillett 1650–1736
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Gillett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 18 independent trees
Researchers connected through Josiah Gillett 1650–1736
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1650, Josiah Gillett entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to jonathan gillett and mary dolbere. Josiah Gillett passed away in 1736 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Gillett
This ancestor line traces from Rawkerayne, Devonshire, ENGLAND (1490) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1650) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Gillett (1650–1736) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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 6 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.
Josiah Gillett's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record