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Medad Goodsell 1771–1841

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Medad Goodsell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1771 · Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 18 Oct 1841 · Nelson, Portage, Ohio, United States
Father Epaphras Godsell
Mother Jane Bradley
Siblings Amelia Goodsell, Epaphras Goodsell, Milly Goodsell, Rachel Goodsell, Ruhamah Goodsell, William Goodsell, Zalmon Goodsell

Researchers connected through Medad Goodsell 1771–1841

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1771, Medad Goodsell entered the world in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to epaphras godsell and jane bradley. Medad Goodsell passed away in 1841 in Nelson, Portage, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1771
Birth of Medad Goodsell in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1841
Death of Medad Goodsell in Nelson, Portage, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Medad Goodsell

This ancestor line traces from Stourton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England (1540) to Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1771) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Medad Goodsell (1771–1841) was born in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Nelson, Portage, Ohio, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Medad 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 8 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.

Medad Goodsell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Medad Goodsell PTP
1771–1841
Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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Grandparents
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Medad Goodsell's Descendants

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Medad Goodsell PTP 1771–1841