Who was Robert Stanton?

Robert Stanton (1787–1872) was born in Groton, Connecticut, USA and died in Ledyard Center, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert M. Stanton 1787–1872

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 MAY 1787 · Groton, Connecticut, USA

Died 22 Jun 1872 · Ledyard Center, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father Joseph Stanton

Mother Hannah Chesebrough

Spouse Hannah Hewitt

Children Charles Hewitt Stanton, Henry Warren Stanton, Isaac Wheeler Stanton, Mary Ann Stanton, Robert Austin Stanton

Siblings Amos Stanton, Anna Stanton, Desire Stanton, Hannah Stanton, John Stanton, Joseph Stanton, Joshua Stanton, Mary Stanton

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Stanton

Hannah Chesebrough

Spouse(s)

Hannah Hewitt

Children

Charles Hewitt Stanton

Henry Warren Stanton

Isaac Wheeler Stanton

Mary Ann Stanton

Robert Austin Stanton

Biography

In 1787, Robert M. Stanton entered the world in Groton, Connecticut, USA, born to joseph stanton and hannah chesebrough. In 1850, Robert M. Stanton resided in Ledyard, New London, Connecticut. In 1870, Robert M. Stanton resided in Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, United States. Robert M. Stanton married hannah hewitt, and had children including charles hewitt stanton, henry warren stanton, isaac wheeler stanton, mary ann stanton, robert austin stanton. Robert M. Stanton passed away in 1872 in Ledyard Center, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1787

Birth of Robert M. Stanton in Groton, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1850

Robert M. Stanton resided here in Ledyard, New London, Connecticut

Residence

1870

Robert M. Stanton resided here in Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, United States

Residence

1872

Death of Robert M. Stanton in Ledyard Center, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Stanton

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Groton, Connecticut, USA (1787) across 28 generations.

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: Robert Stanton (1787–1872) was born in Groton, Connecticut, USA and died in Ledyard Center, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) 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 28 generations of this lineage geographically.
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