Who was Oliver Linnell?

Oliver Linnell (1849–1932) was born in Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Oliver Herbert Linnell 1849–1932

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Sep 1849 · Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 8 Dec 1932 · Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Oliver Nickerson Linnell

Mother Adeline Gibbs Rogers

Siblings Addie Belle Linnell, Adeline Addie Elsie Linnell, Arthur Ellsworth Linnell, Cecelia Celia Maria May Mary Linnell, Hercelia Gibbs Linnell, Israel Mayo Linnell, Lucinda Adelaide Linnell, Priscilla Rogers Linnell, Walter Chester Linnell

Records

1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver Nickerson Linnell

Adeline Gibbs Rogers

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Oliver Herbert Linnell began in 1849 in Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. Oliver Herbert Linnell passed away in 1932 in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1849

Birth of Oliver Herbert Linnell in Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1932

Death of Oliver Herbert Linnell in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Oliver Linnell

This ancestor line traces from East Riding of Yorkshire, England (1280) to Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA (1849) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Oliver Linnell (1849–1932) was born in Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 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 Oliver 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 17 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.
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