Who was Nathaniel Collins?

Nathaniel Collins (1677–1756) was born in Middletown, Hartford [later in Middlesex County], Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Collins 1677–1756

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Jun 1677 · Middletown, Hartford [later in Middlesex County], Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Died 31 Dec 1756 · Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Spouse (1682–1735)

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Collins began in 1677 in Middletown, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America. Nathaniel Collins married alice adams. Nathaniel Collins passed away in 1756 in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1677

Birth of Nathaniel Collins in Middletown, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Birth

1677

Nathaniel Collins was christened in minister Congregational Church, Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, British America

Christening

1756

Death of Nathaniel Collins in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death

1756

Burial of Nathaniel Collins in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Collins

This ancestor line traces from Berkshire, England (1540) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1677) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Collins (1677–1756) was born in Middletown, Hartford [later in Middlesex County], Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America. 10 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, 10 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.
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Nathaniel Collins PTP

1677–1756

Middletown, Hartford [later in Middlesex County], Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America