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Moses Cleveland 1744–1820

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Cleveland 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jun 1744 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 12 May 1820 · Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont
Father Josiah Cleveland (1690–1750)
Mother Sarah Lawrence
Spouse Azuba Kendall
Children Aaron Cleveland, Asa Cleveland, Augustus Cleveland, Calvin Cleveland, Luther Cleveland, Olive Cleveland
Siblings Asa Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Lois Cleveland, Lydia Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Moses Cleveland, Sarah Cleveland

Researchers connected through Moses Cleveland 1744–1820

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Biography

In 1744, Moses Cleveland entered the world in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, born to josiah cleveland and sarah lawrence. In 1767, Moses Cleveland resided in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont. Moses Cleveland married azuba kendall, and had children including aaron cleveland, asa cleveland, augustus cleveland, calvin cleveland, luther cleveland, olive cleveland. Moses Cleveland passed away in 1820 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Descendants of Governor William Bradford (through the first seven generations)

  3. 3
    Record Genealogy of the Waldo family : a record of the descendants of Cornelius Waldo of Ipswich, Mass., from 1647 to 1900

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record Pawlet for one hundred years

  6. 6
    Record The genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland families

  7. 7
    Record The Kendalls of Connecticut

  8. 8
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

  9. 9
    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1744
Birth of Moses Cleveland in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1767
Moses Cleveland resided here in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont
Residence
1820
Death of Moses Cleveland in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1744) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Cleveland (1744–1820) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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.

Moses Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Cleveland PTP
1744–1820
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, MA
Unknown
Grandparents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, MA
Mary Bates PTP
1619–1702
Lydd, Kent, Eng.
Unknown
Unknown

Moses Cleveland's Descendants

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Moses Cleveland PTP 1744–1820
  1. 1. Aaron Cleveland PTP 1727–1785