Who was Robert Ransom?

Robert Ransom (1752–1812) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died in New Salem, Conn. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Ransom 1752–1812

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Mar 1752 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Died 5 Nov 1812 · New Salem, Conn

Father Robert Ransom

Mother Hannah Burgess

Siblings Betsey Ransom, David Ransom, Ebenezer Ransom, Hannah Ransom, Jonathan Ransom, Lois Ransom, Lydia Ransom, Mary Ransom, Olive Ransom, Reuben Ransom, Sarah Ransom, Selah Ransom, Thankful Ransom

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ransom

Hannah Burgess

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Ransom began in 1752 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA. Robert Ransom passed away in 1812 in New Salem, Conn.

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Life Timeline

1752

Birth of Robert Ransom in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1812

Death of Robert Ransom in New Salem, Conn

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Ransom

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Canterbury, Conn (1752) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Ransom (1752–1812) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died in New Salem, Conn. 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 Robert 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 7 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.
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