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Prudence Stanton 1746–1789

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Prudence Stanton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 17 Feb 1746 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 6 Dec 1789 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father John Stanton Jr
Mother Desire Denison
Siblings Abigail Stanton Brown, Amy Stanton, Desire Stanton, Esther Stanton, John Stanton, Joseph Stanton, Lucy Stanton, Mary Stanton, Sarah Stanton

Researchers connected through Prudence Stanton 1746–1789

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Prudence Stanton was born in 1746 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, the child of john stanton jr and desire denison. Prudence Stanton passed away in 1789 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1746
Birth of Prudence Stanton in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1789
Death of Prudence Stanton in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States (1746) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prudence Stanton (1746–1789) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 Prudence 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 9 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.

Prudence Stanton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Prudence Stanton PTP
1746–1789
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Prudence Stanton's Descendants

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Prudence Stanton PTP 1746–1789