Who was Nathaniel Bliss?

Nathaniel Bliss (1622–1654) was born in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Bliss 1622–1654

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 DEC 1622 · Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England

Died 8 NOV 1654 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA

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Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Millennium File New England Marriages Prior to … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … One World Tree (sm) FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File Genealogy of the Bliss family … The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Bliss began in 1622 in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England. Nathaniel Bliss passed away in 1654 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record One World Tree (sm)
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Record FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File
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Record Genealogy of the Bliss family in America from about the year 1550 to 1880
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Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)

Life Timeline

1622

Birth of Nathaniel Bliss in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England

Birth

1654

Death of Nathaniel Bliss in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Bliss

This ancestor line traces from Belstone, West Devon Borough, Devon, England (1600) to Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England (1622) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Bliss (1622–1654) was born in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 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 2 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.

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Nathaniel Bliss's Ancestors

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Nathaniel Bliss PTP

1622–1654

Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England