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Nathaniel Sexton 1682–1767

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Sexton 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

Born 5 Dec 1682 · Westfield, Hampton, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Feb 1767 · Colchester, Connecticut, USA
Father George Saxton
Mother Hannah Gerard Spencer
Siblings Charles Sexton, George Sexton, Gershom Sexton, Jared Sexton

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Sexton 1682–1767

and 2 more tree owners connected with Nathaniel Sexton 1682–1767

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Nathaniel Sexton was born in 1682 in Westfield, Hampton, Massachusetts, United States, the child of george saxton and hannah gerard spencer. Nathaniel Sexton passed away in 1767 in Colchester, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  3. 3
    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Nathaniel Sexton in Westfield, Hampton, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1767
Death of Nathaniel Sexton in Colchester, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Sexton

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Sexton (1682–1767) was born in Westfield, Hampton, Massachusetts, United States and died in Colchester, 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 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 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.

Nathaniel Sexton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Sexton PTP
1682–1767
Westfield, Hampton, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nathaniel Sexton's Descendants

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Nathaniel Sexton PTP 1682–1767