Who was Judith Bushnell?

Judith Bushnell (1655–1740) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA and died in Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Judith Bushnell 1655–1740

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1655 · Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

Died 17 Nov 1740 · Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

Spouse Joseph Seward M D

Children Mary Seward

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Joseph Seward M D

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Mary Seward

Biography

Judith Bushnell was born in 1655 in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA. Judith Bushnell married joseph seward m d, and had children including mary seward. Judith Bushnell passed away in 1740 in Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Judith Bushnell in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

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Death of Judith Bushnell in Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Judith Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Hull, Yorkshire, England (1617) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1655) across 2 generations.

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: Judith Bushnell (1655–1740) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA and died in Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Judith 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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Judith Bushnell PTP

1655–1740

Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA