Obadiah Johnson 1702–1765
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Obadiah Johnson was born in 1702 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut. Obadiah Johnson married lydia cleveland. Obadiah Johnson passed away in 1765 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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5Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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6Record 301.FTW
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7Record World Family Tree Vol. 63, Ed. 1
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Johnson
This ancestor line traces from Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1664) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1702) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Obadiah Johnson (1702–1765) was born in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut and died in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut. 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 Obadiah 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.
Related Records
Obadiah Johnson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record