Rachel Brainerd 1712–1739
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel Brainerd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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
Researchers connected through Rachel Brainerd 1712–1739
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1712, Rachel Brainerd entered the world in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, born to elijah brainerd and mary bushnell. Rachel Brainerd passed away in 1739 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Brainerd
This ancestor line traces from Ossory, Kilkenny, Ireland (1000) to Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1712) across 26 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rachel Brainerd (1712–1739) was born in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Haddam, Middlesex, 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 Rachel 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 26 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
Rachel Brainerd's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record