Who was Roswell Baldwin?

Roswell Baldwin (1859–1896) was born in New York and died in Brooklyn New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Roswell Baldwin 1859–1896

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Dec 1859 · New York

Died 29 Apr 1896 · Brooklyn New York

Father Roswell Baldwin

Mother Hannah Miles

Siblings Ida Elizabeth Baldwin, Sylvester Davis Baldwin

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Immediate Family

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Roswell Baldwin

Hannah Miles

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Biography

The story of Roswell Baldwin began in 1859 in New York. Roswell Baldwin passed away in 1896 in Brooklyn New York.

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1859

Birth of Roswell Baldwin in New York

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1896

Death of Roswell Baldwin in Brooklyn New York

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Roswell Baldwin

This ancestor line traces from Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England (1490) to New York (1859) across 13 generations.

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: Roswell Baldwin (1859–1896) was born in New York and died in Brooklyn New York. 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 Roswell 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 13 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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Roswell Baldwin PTP

1859–1896

New York