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Samuel Gillett 1690–1771

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Gillett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 9 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1690 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 8 Oct 1771 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Josiah Gillett (1650–1736)
Mother Joanna Taintor (1657–1735)
Siblings Aaron Gillett, Dorcas Gillet, Elizabeth Gillett, Joanna Gillette, Jonathan Gillet, Joseph Gillett, Josiah Gillett, Mary Gillett, Mindwell Gillett, Noah Gillett
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1690, Samuel Gillett entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to josiah gillett and joanna taintor. Samuel Gillett passed away in 1771 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  8. 8
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Samuel Gillett in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Samuel Gillett in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Gillett

This ancestor line traces from Rawkerayne, Devonshire, ENGLAND (1490) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1690) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Gillett (1690–1771) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.
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.

Related Records

Josiah Gillett
1650–1736 · Father
Joanna Taintor
1657–1735 · Mother

Samuel Gillett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Gillett PTP
1690–1771
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Josiah Gillett PTP
1650–1736
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Joanna Taintor PTP
1657–1735
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Gillett's Descendants

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Samuel Gillett PTP 1690–1771