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Nathan Bushnell 1686–1770

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan Bushnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Feb 1686 · Norwich
Died 07 Oct 1770 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Bushnell (1651–1746)
Mother Mary Leffingwell 8Gg
Siblings Abigail Bushnell, Daniel Bushnell, Deborah Bushnell 7Gg, Jerusha Bushnell, Jonathan Bushnell, Mary Bushnell, Rachel Bushnell, Rebecka Bushnell

Researchers connected through Nathan Bushnell 1686–1770

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Nathan Bushnell entered the world in Norwich, born to joseph bushnell and mary leffingwell 8gg. Nathan Bushnell passed away in 1770 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Nathan Bushnell in Norwich
Birth
1770
Death of Nathan Bushnell in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathan Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland (1484) to Norwich (1686) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathan Bushnell (1686–1770) was born in Norwich and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan 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 7 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.

Nathan Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathan Bushnell PTP
1686–1770
Norwich
Parents
Joseph Bushnell PTP
1651–1746
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Nathan Bushnell's Descendants

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Nathan Bushnell PTP 1686–1770