Who was Paul Crowell?

Paul Crowell (1717–1808) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Paul Crowell 1717–1808

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

Born 4 Apr 1717 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 Nov 1808 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Paul Crowell

Mother Elizabeth Hallett

Spouse Mehitable Snow

Children Abigail Crowell, Benjamin Crowell, Eleazer Crowell, Ezra Crowell, Hallet Crowell, Joseph Crowell, Patience Crowell, Paul Crowell, Reliance Crowell, Thomas Crowell, Zadock Crowell

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Paul Crowell was born in 1717 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of paul crowell and elizabeth hallett. Paul Crowell married mehitable snow, rebackah crowe, rebecca cobb, reliance cobb, and had children including abigail crowell, benjamin crowell, eleazer crowell, ezra crowell, hallet crowell, joseph crowell, patience crowell, paul crowell, reliance crowell, thomas crowell, zadock crowell. Paul Crowell passed away in 1808 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Paul Crowell in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Paul Crowell in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Paul Crowell

This ancestor line traces from North Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1687) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1717) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Paul Crowell (1717–1808) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, 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 Paul 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.
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