Obadiah Sawtell 1648–1740
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Sawtell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1648, Obadiah Sawtell entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to richard sawtell and elizabeth pope. Obadiah Sawtell passed away in 1740 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. II
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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10Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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11Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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12Record North America, Family Histories
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13Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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14Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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15Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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16Record Ancestry Family Tree
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17Record Groton historical series : a collection of papers relating to the history of the town of Groton, Massachusetts
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18Record History of the town of Groton, including Pepperell and Shirley
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19Record Our American ancestry
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20Record The early records of Groton, Massachusetts : 1662-1707
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Sawtell
This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1495) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1648) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Obadiah Sawtell (1648–1740) was born in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 5 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 Sawtell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record