Who was Nathaniel Alexander?

Nathaniel Alexander (1652–1742) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Nathaniel Alexander 1652–1742

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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16 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 16 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1652 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 29 Oct 1742 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Alexander (1645–1733)

Mother Sarah Gaylord

Siblings Abner Ebenezer Alexander Deacon, Caleb Alexander, Capt Ebenezer Alexander, Ebenezer Capt Abner The Fighting Deacon Alexander, Elias Alexander, Eliza Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Elizabeth Pheobe Alexander Paxton, Elizabeth Phoebe Alexander, John Alexander, John Gaylord, Joseph Alexander, Nathaniel Alexander, Philip Alexander, Phillip Alexander, Samuel Alexander, Sarah Alexander Holton, Sarah Alexander, Stephen Alexander, Thankful Alexander, Thankful Alexander Hale, Timothy Alexander

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index 10307.ftw

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Alexander

1645–1733

Sarah Gaylord

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Alexander began in 1652 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Nathaniel Alexander passed away in 1742 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Nathaniel Alexander in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1742

Death of Nathaniel Alexander in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Alexander

This ancestor line traces from Traquair, Peeblesshire, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1475) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut (1652) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Alexander (1652–1742) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 16 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, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 6 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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