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Priscilla Russ 1720–1756

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla Russ in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 21 Apr 1720 · Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Died 19 Jul 1756 · Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Spouse Elijah E Whiton
Children Amy Whiton, Boaz Whiton, Eleazer Whiton, Martha Whiton, Ruth Whiton, Tower Whiton

Researchers connected through Priscilla Russ 1720–1756

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Biography

In 1720, Priscilla Russ entered the world in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA. Priscilla Russ married elijah e whiton, and had children including amy whiton, boaz whiton, eleazer whiton, martha whiton, ruth whiton, tower whiton. Priscilla Russ passed away in 1756 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Priscilla Russ in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1756
Death of Priscilla Russ in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Russ

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1641) to Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA (1720) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Priscilla Russ (1720–1756) was born in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla 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 3 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

Priscilla Russ's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Priscilla Russ PTP
1720–1756
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Priscilla Russ's Descendants

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Priscilla Russ PTP 1720–1756