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Obadiah Stillwell 1731–1771

Public Tree Person

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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
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Stillwell 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 2 independent trees

Born 18 May 1731 · Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Died 17 Sep 1771 · , Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Father Nicholas Stillwell
Mother Mary Throckmorton
Siblings Elias Stillwell, Joseph Stillwell, Lydia Stillwell, Martha Stillwell, Mary Stilwell, Priscilla Stillwell, Rebecca Stillwell, William Stillwell

Researchers connected through Obadiah Stillwell 1731–1771

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Obadiah Stillwell began in 1731 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. Obadiah Stillwell passed away in 1771 in, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Obadiah Stillwell in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1771
Death of Obadiah Stillwell in, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Stillwell

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey (1731) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Stillwell (1731–1771) was born in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA and died in , Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. 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 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.

Obadiah Stillwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Stillwell PTP
1731–1771
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
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Obadiah Stillwell's Descendants

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Obadiah Stillwell PTP 1731–1771