Who was Mehitabel Cadwell?

Mehitabel Cadwell (1679–1749) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Mehitabel?

Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitabel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Mehitabel?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Mehitabel Cadwell 1679–1749

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 4 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees

Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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
Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitabel Cadwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1679 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 17 Aug 1749 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Thomas Cadwell

Mother Elizabeth Stebbins

Spouse Samuel Boardman (1648–1720)

Children Abiah Boardman, Abigail Boardman, Anna Boardman, Deborah Boardman, Elizabeth Boardman, Jonathan Boardman, Mehitable Boardman, Moses Boardman, Rachel Boardman, Sarah Boardman, Stephen Boardman, Thankful Boardman

Siblings Hannah Cadwell, Mary Cadwell, Samuel Cadwell

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … U.S., Family History Books

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Mehitabel Cadwell 1679–1749

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mehitabel Cadwell 1679–1749

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1679, Mehitabel Cadwell entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas cadwell and elizabeth stebbins. Mehitabel Cadwell married samuel boardman, and had children including abiah boardman, abigail boardman, anna boardman, deborah boardman, elizabeth boardman, jonathan boardman, mehitable boardman, moses boardman, rachel boardman, sarah boardman, stephen boardman, thankful boardman. Mehitabel Cadwell passed away in 1749 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

1

Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
2

Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
3

Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
4

Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
5

Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
6

Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1679

Birth of Mehitabel Cadwell in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1749

Death of Mehitabel Cadwell in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitabel Cadwell

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, , England (1595) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1679) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Mehitabel Cadwell (1679–1749) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitabel 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 3 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.