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Nathaniel Woodruff 1688–1758

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Woodruff 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 May 1688 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 Nov 1758 · Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Matthew Woodruff
Mother Sarah North (1653–1692)
Siblings John Woodruff, Joseph Woodruff, Mary Woodruff, Nathaniel Woodruff, Sarah North Woodruff

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Woodruff 1688–1758

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Woodruff began in 1688 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Nathaniel Woodruff passed away in 1758 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Nathaniel Woodruff in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1758
Death of Nathaniel Woodruff in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Woodruff

This ancestor line traces from Essex, England (1540) to Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1688) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Woodruff (1688–1758) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 2 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, 2 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.
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 Woodruff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Woodruff PTP
1688–1758
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah North PTP
1653–1692
Farmington, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Woodruff's Descendants

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Nathaniel Woodruff PTP 1688–1758