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Lydia Cleveland 1704–1775

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Dec 1704 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 5 Jun 1775 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Father Josiah Cleveland (1690–1750)
Mother Mary Bates
Spouse Obadiah Johnson
Children Abigail Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jedediah Johnson, John Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Obadiah Johnson, Olive Johnson, William Johnson
Siblings Abigail Cleveland, Deliverance Cleveland, Henry Cleveland, John Cleveland, Jonathan Cleveland, Joseph Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Rachel Cleveland

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Biography

Lydia Cleveland was born in 1704 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, the child of josiah cleveland and mary bates. Lydia Cleveland married obadiah johnson, and had children including abigail johnson, ebenezer johnson, jacob johnson, jedediah johnson, john johnson, lydia johnson, obadiah johnson, olive johnson, william johnson. Lydia Cleveland passed away in 1775 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Millennium File

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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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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Burial Records Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

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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)

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    Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

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

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    Burial Records Windham County, Connecticut, Cemetery Index

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    Record 301.FTW

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    Record Windham County, Connecticut, Cemetery Records, Volume I

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    Record World Family Tree Vol. 63, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Lydia Cleveland in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1775
Death of Lydia Cleveland in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Leon, Castile, SPAIN (1135) to Canterbury , Windham, CT, USA (1704) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Cleveland (1704–1775) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 20 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.

Lydia Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Cleveland PTP
1704–1775
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Cleveland's Descendants

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Lydia Cleveland PTP 1704–1775