Who was Michael Hendershot?

Michael Hendershot (1712–1786) was born in Millstone River, Sussex, NJ and died in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Michael Hendershot 1712–1786

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Aug 1712 · Millstone River, Sussex, NJ

Died 11 Nov 1786 · Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States

Children Elizabeth Hendershot

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The story of Michael Hendershot began in 1712 in Millstone River, Sussex, NJ. Michael Hendershot had children including elizabeth hendershot. Michael Hendershot passed away in 1786 in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States.

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Birth of Michael Hendershot in Millstone River, Sussex, NJ

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: Michael Hendershot (1712–1786) was born in Millstone River, Sussex, NJ and died in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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 1 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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Michael Hendershot PTP

1712–1786

Millstone River, Sussex, NJ