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Rachel Bushnell 1692–1774

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel Bushnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1692 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 23 Sep 1774 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Bushnell
Mother Mary Leffingwell (1654–1745)
Siblings Abigail Bushnell, Daniel Bushnell, Debra Bushnell, Hannah Bushnell, Jerusha Bushnell, Johnathan Bushnell, Joseph Bushnell, Mary Bushnell, Nathan Bushnell, Rebecca Bushnell, Richard Bushnell

Researchers connected through Rachel Bushnell 1692–1774

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1692, Rachel Bushnell entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to joseph bushnell and mary leffingwell. Rachel Bushnell passed away in 1774 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Rachel Bushnell in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Rachel Bushnell in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Shalford, Essex, , England (1536) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States (1692) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Bushnell (1692–1774) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 6 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 Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Bushnell PTP
1692–1774
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Leffingwell PTP
1654–1745
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut Colony
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rachel Bushnell's Descendants

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Rachel Bushnell PTP 1692–1774