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Rachel Brainerd 1712–1739

Public Tree Person

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
B
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
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 13 May 1712 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 24 May 1739 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Father Elijah Brainerd
Mother Mary Bushnell
Siblings Abigail Brainerd, Elijah Brainerd, Esther Brainerd, Jabez Brainerd Captain, Joseph Brainerd, Phineas Brainerd, Thankful Brainerd

Researchers connected through Rachel Brainerd 1712–1739

and 2 more tree owners connected with Rachel Brainerd 1712–1739

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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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    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Rachel Brainerd in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1739
Death of Rachel Brainerd in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Rachel Brainerd's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Brainerd PTP
1712–1739
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rachel Brainerd's Descendants

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Rachel Brainerd PTP 1712–1739